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Volume: 4 Issue: 24 November 29, 2012 bi-weekly Edition

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Arbovirus Alert

The Walton County Health Departmentcontinues its mosquito-borne illnessalert for Walton County, Florida. The

fourth human case of West Nile Virus(WNV) has been confirmed in Walton

County. The possibility....Page 3

DeFuniak Springs

Bank Robbed Officers withthe DeFuniak Springs Police re-sponded to a bank robbery at SunTrust at approximately 9 AM on

November 26, 2012......Page 6

MOSQUITO-BORNE

DISEASE ALERT IN EFFECT

FOR WALTON AND

HOLMES COUNTIES

-- Holmes County confirms two humancases and Walton County confirms third

human case of West Nile Virus --

WALTON AND HOLMESCOUNTY - Walton County Health

Department Administrator, Holly B.

Holt and ....Page 10


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Hello everyone! The holidays are among us. The turkey din-ner was fabulous and the gathering of family always does theheart good. Now back to the grindstone until Christmas rolls

around.Before I continue on I need your help in passing the word to everyone who may

need to know...our E-mail address has changed!!

It is now: [email protected] pesky little companies that are informing you of new changes that will cost youmore than anticipated hit us again. I suppose thats the price of dealing with every-thing via the internet. Please let your school, churches and media contacts know ofthis. We would not want to miss a beat when it comes to informing you of a specialmeeting or event. I sincerely appreciate your help and understanding.

In the wake of our elections have you prepared yourself or made any changes realiz-ing what goes in effect at the start of the new year? I hear so much anymore its hardto distinguish the truth from the facts. It would do yourself some good to check outany programs you may be enrolled in such as medicare of what drastic changes will

be taking place. If you have elderly folks ask to check it out for themselves too.I catch myself as I grow older that I am listening to talk radio discussions. Some of

them are just unbelievable in how drastic the stories you see in the TV news and thenews sides you hear on the radio. Why is there such big differences? Sometimes likethe ambassador story from our embassy being hushed down throughout the media.What is the benefit of that? Maybe to avoid rioting in our streets for justice to beserved and those to be blamed be confronted. Oh yes, the problem there would be tohave America look weaker than it already has here lately. Whenever turmoil fromwithin occurs it makes us vulnerable to attacks from the outside world. At least it al-ways appears to be that way. They like kicking you when your already down type oflogic. That is why as Americans I feel that we deserve the truth no matter how unreal

it may seem or whom may suffer for their lack of integrity towards the United States.Leaders become leaders by a faith in those around them understanding that theywould do what is right, almost at any cost.

When I think of those days of the declaration of independence being written, thecharacters involved and the belief in God was intriguing to say the least. Doesnt itfeel like so much has changed that it has been re-written to some degree? From the

presidents we had admired to the ones who said oooops, my fault. This country hasalways stood on its belief in trust in God.

It is more than just saying it that reminds us of those facts from those days when wewere wanting to be free from British rules. It was a belief in God that made them fol-low their hearts in what we felt as Americans should be. That was why they wrotewhat they wrote, they said what they said for the freedoms as individuals should not

be powered by government solely. Some of the laws in this country are now beingchanged in certain states who believe what they know about marijuana and made lawsthat would benefit more than destroy the way of life in America. You must admit thatthere has been some foolish laws that lawmakers wasted time and energy with thatdidnt benefit anyone. Even the war on drugs overall.

Remember it wasnt long ago that alcohol was not legal either and look at us today.When you make so many laws that over ride each other the people of America sufferto not understanding what is the law of the land. Just something to think about. Alco-hol turned out to be an accepted drug that thrives in America, legally.

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Freeport Council MeetingAs reported by WZEP AM1460

It was a horse of another color as manure wason the discussion list for the Freeport City Coun-cil. City Planner Latilda Henninger said she hasresearched for an ordinance concerning horse

manure. Mayor Mickey Marse said he has re-ceived complaints of people riding horses in thecity, along the roads, sidewalks and bike pathsand the manure being dropped. He talked to oneman and said he needs to carry some sort of dis-

posal bag. Marse said his intention is not to stoppeople from riding horses, rather to make them

responsible.

Henninger said there are two parts, equine onproperty and off. If the horse, mule or donkey ison your property, you need to make sure theaccumulation of manure does not cause prob-lems with your neighbors. Passing near streams,nuisance complaints, disease and health con-

cerns were listed.

She also talked about proper citation and work-ing with the sheriffs office. She said the in-creasing fines would be based on the rider of the

horse, not the horse itself.

How should the waste problem be handled?Should they simply carry some sort of disposal

bag or should the horse be equipped with a typeof catch bag like used in the cities. Henninger

said if the manure hits the ground then they canbe cited and fined.

City Clerk Robin Haynes said she is hearingcomplaints about horse kept near an apartmentcomplex. Earl King said trying to regulate

pickup on an agricultural site can be a problem.He said it could be tied to the size of parcel thehorses are on. He also asked when does the re-moval requirement start and if 24 hours to pickup is right. He said he is not trying to be restric-tive, but wants people riding horses in the city to

be responsible.He said they probably would not have had anycomplaints if the riders did not ride down the

bike path and sidewalk or highway and wouldhave just stayed on the right of way. King saidthe ordinance reads that the horse needs to beequipped with some sort of bag if they are riding

in the city.

Attorney Adkinson agreed and further said ifsomething happens, they should have to clean it

up.

The discussion turned to the ordinances on keep-ing animals. There is a requirement to have anacre for a horse and two acres for more horses.Some suggested it should be two acres for onehorse. Freeport has updated their ordinance toallow the keeping of horses. The Council sug-gested they should put something in the ordi-nance that limits the amount of horses to the sizeof land. King said they could also have require-ments for the amount of waste. The ordinance

being proposed also has a part talking about a

horse or waste being a nuisance.

Mayor Marse said he would like the issues tobe worked on so they can make a decision after

the holidays. Staff will return with updates.

DFS Council Meeting

As reported by WZEP AM1460Staff said the Citys Christmas decorations

are so worn they did not want to put them upthis year. There has been discussions about

the need and the city budgeted $8000, but itwas taken out due to cash flow. Councilmember Wayne Graham asked to pick outthe best they have and put them up. Christ-mas Reflections might be tapped to help

come up with new decorations.

Mayor Carpenter appointed Council MemberMac Work to the Economic DevelopmentAlliance Board. Work has questioned theAlliances work and has been attempting to

bring more businesses into the city. Mr. Tuittwill be moving to Delaware and has resignedfrom the Planning Board. A new water utilityworker, Mr. Gibson, was hired. Another util-ity worker still in a probation period did notwork out and was terminated. They cancelled

the regular December 24th meeting.

Work asked about accreditation for the Po-lice Department. Chief Mark Weeks said it isa long process and will take someone to han-dle the process. He agreed it is somethingthey want to get and want to strive for. TheWalton County Sheriffs Office and the

Walton Department of Corrections have bothreceived accreditation. Weeks noted it tookthe SO about three years to complete the

process. Weeks said there is a cost and itreally takes someone working full time. TheChief said he is not sure they can pass the

process at this time. He said a new facilitywill help and when they build it features can

be installed to meet standards. Work askedabout the Fire Department. Chief Coley saidthere is an accreditation process, though dif-ferent for the Fire. He said one cost might be

a ladder truck, a cost of $700,000.

The city is spending $870 for pine straw.Council Member Kermit Wright asked ifthey rake up straw. Staff said yes, but this is

bales for the right of way landscaping. BIllHolloway said they do use inmate labor torake as much as they can, but it takes a lot ofstraw. Council paid the bills. The Councilagreed to possibly help 62 families with anadditional tax exemption. This is for lowincome elderly families who meet certain

criteria.

Bonifay Police Make Meth Arrest

As reported by WZEP AM1460

On November 23 a month long investigation into the illegal manu-

facture of methamphetamine ended with the execution of a search

warrant at a residence located West Wisconsin Avenue in Bonifay.Bonifay Police located over 28 grams of suspected methampheta-

mine in both oil and powder form. Also located was the materials

commonly used to manufacture and ingest methamphetamine.

Some of these chemicals were disguised and/or concealed in food

containers within reach of children in the home.

Bonifay Police arrested three individuals in connection to the

search: Deanna Kay Weeks, white female, age 34 of Bonifay. Weeks

is charged with trafficking in amphetamine, manufacture of

methamphetamine, possession of listed chemicals, possession of

drug paraphernalia, child neglect and criminal conspiracy. Ruby

Nicole Hatcher, white female, age 29 of Bonifay. Hatcher is charged

with trafficking in amphetamine, manufacture of methampheta-

mine, possession of listed chemicals, possession of drug parapherna-

lia, child neglect and criminal conspiracy. Hatcher had an existing

warrant for retail sale/purchase of ephedrine as well. Cary Hood,

white male, age 58 of Bonifay. Hood is charged with possession of

methamphetamine.

All three defendants were first appeared before Circuit Judge Allen

Register. Weeks is being held on $75,000 bond, Hatcher received a

bond totaling $77,000 and Hood received a $5,000 bond.

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Arbovirus Alert

The Walton County Health Department continues its mosquito-borneillness alert for Walton County, Florida. The fourth human case of West

Nile Virus (WNV) has been confirmed in Walton County. The possibil-ity that others may become infected with the virus remains extremelyhigh, and the health department strongly encourages the public to con-tinue to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.Mosquitoes infected with WNV can bite and infect humans. About onein 150 people infected with WNV will develop serious illness. Symp-toms of West Nile Virus may include headache, fever, fatigue, dizzi-

ness, weakness and confusion. Those individuals who develop a fever orother signs of illness following a mosquito bite should consult with theirhealthcare provider. Health care providers should contact either healthdepartment if they suspect an individual may be infected with a mos-quito-borne illness.


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Man Arrested After

Disturbance CallAs reported by WZEP AM1460

Thanksgiving Day ended with WaltonCounty Sheriffs Office deputies ar-resting 25-year-old Robert JacobCheatham, of Freeport, after deputieswere called to the area of BayshoreDrive in Freeport just before 8 p.m. inreference to a physical disturbance.Upon arrival, deputies located the vic-tim of the disturbance and found himwith serious injuries to his head.

According to witness statements,Cheatham had been harassing the vic-tim, 52-year-old Raymond Hinley,throughout the week. It ended withCheatham attacking Hinley with hishands, feet and possibly a metal pipe.

Cheatham was charged with Aggra-vated Battery (causing harm or dis-ability), a second-degree felony. Hewas transported and booked into theWalton County Department of Correc-

tions.

The number of children and teens withtype 1 and type 2 diabetes is expected tospike dramatically in the next 40 years,creating what one expert calls a potentialcatastrophe for the nations health care

system.

Rates of type 2 diabetes could increasefour times over the next 40 years, andrates oftype 1 diabetes may triple, thenew CDC report says. The CDCs num-

bers assume that the rate of diabetes will

increase over time.

Even if the rates stay as they are now,the number of children and teens withtype 2 diabetes is projected to climb byalmost 50% over the same period, andthe number with type 1 diabetes will rise

by 23%.

Right now, about 215,000, or 0.26%, ofthis age group under 20 years old havediabetes. The spike in both type 1 and 2will be particularly high among minori-

ties.

Diabetes is clearly increasing at an un-acceptable rate, and while we are doing awhole lot better in terms of treating it,

we simply cant keep up, Just two dec-ades ago, type 2 diabetes was almostnever seen in children, but it has becomemore common with higher rates ofchild-

hood obesity,

The disease has historically been diag-nosed mostly among whites in the U.S.,

but this is changing.

Projections suggest that by 2050, about

45% of children diagnosed with type 1diabetes will be from minority popula-

tions.

The CDC report noted it will be impor-tant that these children have access tocare. The cost of delivering health careto an increasing number of children andteens with diabetes could very well over-whelm the health care system if the less

conservative projections become reality.

Medical expenditures among childrenand teens with diabetes are typically atleast six times higher than for children

and teens without the disease.

The number of kids sent to emergencyrooms after being hurt on blow-up

bouncy castles or houses jumped

sharply from 1995 to 2010.

And the annual rate doubled between2008 and 2010, according to research

inPediatrics.

A child in the U.S. is sent to the ERafter being injured in a blow-up

bouncy castle or house every 46 min-

utes.

"If this was an infectious disease thatwas increasing at this rate, therewould be headlines across the coun-try. But because it is an injury, it isoften overlooked," Injuries includedsprains, strains, and fractures, mostlyin the legs or arms. Boys were more

likely to sustain concussions, closedhead injuries, or cuts than girls. Sohow do these injuries happen? Mostlykids fell. Some fell in or on the

bouncer, while others fell out. Some

got hurt getting on or off the bouncer.
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WCC Meeting

As reported by WZEP AM1460

As the Walton Commissioner meeting started, Retiring ChairmanScott Brannon was given a plaque with a gavel in recognition of histime leading the Board. Brannon, Larry Jones and Cecilia Jones wereall given a gift with their dates of service. Sara Comander said it con-tained a clock to help them remember the time they served the peopleof Walton County and a compass to remember where they go.

Pat Kellogg donated property for use as a nature preserve and educa-

tion use by the public. The county is moving forward with updatingthe property with enhancements. Commissioners renewed the agree-ment with the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. Part of the agreementhas the CBA testing the water quality of the rare coastal dune lakes.Commissioners also approved the bid for the Scenic Gulf Drive west-ern boardwalk handrail retrofit. The county will collect on the letter ofcredit for Windsor Estates sidewalk surety. Commissioners agreed tohire a records management consultant and approved a CSX railroadagreement for the Mossy Head Industrial Park. Professional Productshas purchased an old building and wants to upgrade it by about $1.2million. They are asking Walton County for an economic develop-ment ad valorem tax exemption. They will create at least 15 new jobs.

The search for a new County Administrator continues and the newBoard should have a choice soon. The commissioners will narrowdown the field of 48 applicants to five by the end of December andshould be able to select a new County Administrator at the first meet-ing of January.

The commissioners agreed to use $86, 603 from the Solid Waste fundto hire someone to work as a special projects coordinator for eco-nomic development. Commissioners will hold two more executivesessions. A lien was released for lot 6 at Eagles Landing. Walton

County works with Regional Utilities as a non-profit corporation. Thecounty holds property and the commissioners were asked to lease the

property back to the utility to meet bond requirements.

TDC Director Dawn Moliterno asked for direction on options for thehealth and safety deficiencies for the TDC Building. Lord & Sonscame in lowest of the two bids. Moliterno said there are two otherissues that have come up, that were not addressed in the initial assess-ment. One is additional lighting for those working at night and theother is for a leaking roof that lets water into electronic components.Other issues are mold, fire safety and ADA. They will also be able toget 12 additional parking spots. Moliterno said this will address the

health and safety concerns to allow them to continue to operate out ofthe building. Even if they move, they would have to do the upgrades.Commissioners will rebuild a walkover at Grayton Beach that willelevate it above the dune line and a restroom remodel at the Miramar

Beach Regional Access.

Eglin Association of Chief Master Sergeants Annual Holiday Party

Please join us for our Eglin Association of Chief Master Sergeants Annual Holiday Party.All Chiefs and E-9s from any of our sister services are welcome to join us for dinner and lots offun. We will have a delicious Holiday Buffet with an assortment of traditional holiday fare alongwith some fantastic 790 On the Gulf specialties. Please pass this information along to any otherE-9s you may know in the area.

We will have a raffle of some items with the proceeds going to support the Bob Hope Village. Ifyou have any items you would like to donate to this raffle, please contact Mary G.

Additionally, we will also be hosting a Dirty Santa present exchange. We ask that anyone whowants to participate in the Dirty Santa bring a store bought or homemade item valued at around

Event DetailsWhen: Saturday, 1 Dec 2012, Cocktails 1800/Dinner 1900Costs: $26 per personWhere: 790 On the Gulf restaurant in Destin, 2996 Scenic Hwy 98, located inside The CrystalBeach Inn. 850-650-4853

Directions: In Destin, from the corner of Hwy 98 and Hwy 293 (Mid Bay Bridge Road), head easton Hwy 98. Immediately get into the Right lane. Take a Right on Crystal Beach Drive (light atBass Pro Shop). When you hit the beach front road/Scenic Hwy 98, the Crystal Beach Inn/restaurant will be directly in front of you. Park in the Inns parking lot.Please RSVP to Chiefs (ret) Mary Gianelloni at [email protected] or Melinda Wickham [email protected] by 26 Nov 2012.Contact Mary if interested in room rates.

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DeFuniak Springs

Bank Robbed

Officers with the DeFuniak Springs

Police responded to a bank robbery

at Sun Trust at approximately 9 AMon November 26, 2012. Bank em-

ployees advised that a white male

entered the bank and demanded

money. No weapon was shown, but

was threatened. The suspect then

reportedly left on foot walking North

on U.S. 331 S. No one was injured.

Suspect is described as a white male

in his twenties or early thirties, ap-

proximately six foot in height, low cut

brown hair, and shaven. Suspect

was last seen wearing a white ball

cap with the letter A on top of a U.

He had a black long sleeved pull

over shirt with gold emblems and

writing on it. Suspect possibly had on

grey sweat pants or faded blue jeans

and work boots.

Tracking dogs with Walton Correc-

tional Institution and Deputies with

the Walton County Sheriffs Office

are actively following possible es-

cape routes of the suspect. The hat,

believed to be worn by the suspect,

was located approximately a half a

mile away. It has been collected a

evidence and will be submitted for

processing.

Anyone with information regardingthis incident is requested to contactDetective Smith with the DeFuniakSprings Police at 850-892-8513. Indi-viduals may also leave a messageon our TIPS line at 850-910-TIPS(8477) or by calling Emerald CoastCrime Stoppers at 1-888-654-8477.

After an intensive investigation

and partnering with surrounding

agencies investigators were able

to identify the suspect as Jordan

Kyle Townsend 25 years of age.

Late afternoon DeFuniak SpringsPolice were able to obtain anarrest warrant, at which timeTownsend was quickly located

and arrested for this horrificoffense.

Matrix Offers Housing Help

The Matrix Community Outreach Centerannounces the beginning of another op-

portunity to better provide for those inneed in our community.

Candy L. Nowling, Managing Director,says in October they began the HopeHousing Program. This program wasdesigned to provide qualifying appli-cants with the opportunity to better thelives of themselves and their families.

With the help of donors they are able toprovide temporary housing for up to 3months. This program is setup to allevi-ate the burden of housing so applicantscan focus on transforming their lives,removing themselves from the systemand reentering society as a contributingmember.

The program is designed around a case

plan that covers regularly scheduled ac-tivities, homestay regulations, daily liv-ing skills, and goals that consist of: fi-nancial, physical, mental, educational,employment, legal, and spiritual.

All of the goals listed in the case plan areto help the client to reestablish them-selves into the community. With the helpof the program they are able to provideclients with someone to reach out to. The

program helps clients see their self

worth, build their confidence and recog-nize their abilities. They also help tocreate new relationships with main-stream people, and re-establish familyrelationships.

Nowling asks that you take the time toseriously consider how you can help to

provide thru the Hope Housing Program.They are currently renting an apartment

but want see the program grow. With

donations they can continue to providelife changing opportunity to those in

need in our community.

Aunt Ruby would like to remind you allto drive safe and party responsibly overthese holidays. Too many unfortunatethings happen when people are not pay-

ing attention while driving.As several people have wrote in aboutthe increasing number of deer along thesides of the roadways too.Have a safe and happy holiday season!!

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Delta and KLM sued

over 'too fat to fly'The husband of a US woman who was too

big to be flown home from Europe -where she later died - is to sue the airlines

involved for damages.

Vilma Soltesz, who weighed about 30st

(193kg), was refused a place on twoflights in October.

She died of kidney failure before a suit-able flight could be found, after refusing

treatment from local doctors.

Delta Airlines said every effort was madeto accommodate her but it had been

"physically unable" to get her aboard.

But Peter Ronai, the lawyer acting for herhusband, Janos, told CBS: "They [theairlines] took on the responsibility to get

her to Hungary, it's their responsibility toget her back."

Mrs Soltesz died of kidney failure before

an alternative flight could be found.

Mr Soltesz is seeking $6m (3.7m; 4.6m

euros) in damages from Delta and KLM.

Rest You Merry

Charlotte MacLeodAn amusing comedy-mystery by Char-lotte MacLeod set around the fictionalBalaclava Agricultural College and thefirst in her Armchair Detective Libraryseries. Taking place during Christmas,Professor Shandy is the EbenezerScrooge of the college. Being con-stantly badgered about his lack of deco-rations, Shandy takes the passive-aggressive approach and goes overboard

with his decorations, even hiring a teamof professionals to fix up his abode.While he absconds on a cruise to avoidthe wrath of his fellow teachers and stu-dents, something tragic awaits him on

his return.

Full of sarcastic humor and drywit, Charlotte MacLeod masterfullycombines the stylings of AgathaChristie, Edgar Allen Poe, and JanetEvanovich in a creation that embodiesall the humbug feelings we sometimes

have towards our nosier neighbors andthe stress that comes with the Yuletideseason in a fun and festive way thatreads like classic literature, but easier tounderstand. Truly a great read for Christ-mas and a perfect gift to get back at

those neighbors.

*Authors Note: All books previouslyreviewed and all books that will be re-viewed in the future come from theWalton-DeFuniak Public Library located

at 3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL32435.


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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Thursday, November 29, 2012 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7

Obituary for Mrs. Nella Jeanette

Richards.

Nella Jeanette Richards, 89, of Jack-sonville, FL passed away on No-vember 13, 2012. She was born inWinter Haven, FL to the late Lloydand Daisy Harvey. She was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, FLwhere she loved to work in her yard.Jeanette was a devoted mother andwell-loved family member.

In addition to her parents, she waspreceded in death by her husband,Jack Edward Richards, Sr.; brother,Virgil Harvey; and sisters, HazelTaylor and Helen Juanita Taylor.

She is survived by her son, JackEdward Richards, Jr. (Sylvia) ofAtlanta, GA; three granddaughters,Michelle Donnelly (Jerry), ShannonMcMains (Donny) and JenneGarrett (Travis); 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon Har-vey (Jackie); sister, Margie Davis(Carlton); and numerous nieces andnephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may bemade to the Tim Tebow Foundation,2220 County Road 210 W, Suite108, PMB 317, St. Johns, FL 32259.

Arrangements are under the careand direction of Hardage-GiddensFuneral Home of Mandarin, 11801San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904)288-0025.

You may go online to view obituar-ies, offer condolences and sign guest

book at www.clary-glenn.com.

Obituary for Nathan Jerome

Johnson

Mr. Nathan John-son, age 56, ofWestville, Florida

passed awayWednesday, No-vember 14, 2012.He was born July7, 1956 in Or-lando, Florida to William Joe John-

son and Betty Garrett Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a resident of theHurricane Creek Community inHolmes County. He was Baptist byfaith. He worked in the Tree Re-moval Business for many years. Heenjoyed fishing and especially lovedspending time with his family.

Mr. Johnson is preceded in death byhis father.

Mr. Johnson is survived by hismother Betty Johnson of Westville,Florida, his wife of 34 years JanetJohnson, one son Nathan Johnson,Jr., two daughters Jenifer Johnsonand Rollie Barber, Katie Johnson allof the Hurricane Creek Community,two brothers Jody Johnson of DeFu-niak Springs, Florida, David John-son of Fort Meyers, Florida, three

sisters Judy Lathrope and husbandRussell of Umatila, Florida, MarthaJohnson and husband Doug ofPonce De Leon, Florida, MaryGerdes and husband John of Jack-sonville, Florida, three grandchil-dren Joseph Johnson, Melanie John-son, and Colton Butler.

Floral arrangements are being ac-cepted.

Burial will follow in the LeoniaCemetery.

You may go online to view obituar-ies, offer condolences and sign guest

book at www.clary-glenn.com.

Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is en-trusted with the arrangements.

National Circus of China

Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People's Republic of China will perform theirnew international sensation "Cirque Chinois" at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Flor-ida State College in Niceville on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. as a part of their inaugural coast to

coast tour of the United States and Canada.

The National Circus has toured 80 countries around the world and is renowned for their uniqueacts, award-winning talent, and innovative "non-animal circus" concept which influenced the

pioneers of "Cirque du Solel" in the 1980's. The show features incredible performances of mas-terful contortion, graceful aerial acts with silks and rings, powerful Chinese martial arts, theGolden Award-winning "Great Teeterboard" act, magic acts including one featuring Chineseopera masks, and much more. The "Cirque Chinois" program also features an opening cere-

mony displaying the traditional Chinese culture and ancient artistic legacy of the performers.The National Circus was founded in 1953 making it one of the longest running and most distin-

guished circus troupes in China.

Tickets for the December 12 production of "Cirque Chinois" are on sale now for $35 each or$30 each for groups of 10 or more tickets purchased together. For tickets, contact the MattieKelly Arts Center Box at (850) 729-6000 or 1-888-838-ARTS (2787) Monday to Friday from10:00 am to 4:00 pm or purchase online at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org. Tickets will also be available the night of the show, space per-mitting, starting at 6:00 p.m. At-the-door seating is the same price as advance tickets. There is a

$2 per ticket Box Office processing fee.

The acts presented by the National Circus are all unique and include feats to amaze

including:Aerial Silk -A perfect combination of dance and circus arts, the aerialists will perform differenttricks on the silks raised up and down in sync with the rhythm of music. This act not only dis-

plays the performers' courage, but produces images of true beauty. Other aerial acts include thefamous Aerial Rings, with the artists presenting fabulous poses in the air, and the Aerial Rope -

an aerial act performed by a man and a girl that portrays a couple in love;

Chinese Kung Fu - Professional Chinese martial arts athletes perform the Kung Fu feats of

knife, sticks and swords;

Guanyin's Thousand Hands - In Buddhism, Guanyin is Goddess of Mercy who always savespeople from misery. This spellbinding dance was developed from a choreography performed as

a part of China Showcase at the closing ceremony of Athens Olympic Games in 2004;

The Great Teeterboard -This international high calibre circus act won the golden award at theEighth China National Acrobatic Competition in 2010 and in 2010, as well as winning the

golden award at The Ninth Wuhan International Circus Festival;

A Group Contortion of Girls -A graceful contortion in which the performers show the audience

the beautiful and elegant images of sculptures with their masterful contorting skills;

Grand Bicycle -This traditional Chinese circus act features artists performing on running bikes.Historically this act has replaced the circus' horse act, and is used throughout the world by the

leading contemporary non-animal circuses;

Diving Through Rings - Dressing in tribe costume, the performers dive through the rings accom-panied by the strong rhythm of music. The act shows a scenario of the ancient sacrifice cere-mony with the performers beating drums and hunting for animals. It won the Gold Medal at the

Third Wuhan International Circus Festival in 1996;Plates Spinning -These performers not only hold the plates atop three foot long, pencil thin

poles, but spin them at the same time! The spinning plates look like lotus' leaves against wind orbutterflies dancing above the flowers. The act won the Golden Award at Cirque de Demain festi-

val in Paris in 1992;

Straw Hats Juggling -The scenes reveal the Kung Fu monks at Shaolin Temple chanting Bud-dhism and sitting in meditation. The happy training scene of Straw Hats Juggling provides to theaudience the sense of the ancient Kung Fu, which is characterized by sitting like a bell and walk-

ing like wind.

Head Balancing With Bowls -The girls' head balancing with bowls has been one of the mostamazing acts with this circus troupe for years. The artists balance bowls on their heads and feet

and makes various handstands and rolls; and many more Chinese circus acts.The Mattie Kelly Arts Center is a performing arts venue located on the Niceville campus of

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Letter to the :

It's a good time for you to sit back and observe, because once you see the underlying problem, the restshould take care of itself. Things start to heat up in a big way for you and your sweetie (or crush) onWednesday, and while you might not get to see each other for a bit, you can feel the good energy pouring

in.

You love the people you work with, but Monday through Wednesday they're bad news. It's an energy thing.If a gaggle of them is in a corner whispering, count on the fact that it's something you're not interested in.Everyone else is swimming around in emotional waters this week, but you aren't letting your mind wander.

Good move. Thursday and Friday draw on your analytical powers

Your income might be open to negotiation early this week, so be sure to start in a strong position and seewhat you can get out of it. You may even think about switching jobs! On Wednesday and Thursday, yourmouth may be working faster than your brain, and it's a good idea to slow down, especially when you're

dealing with folks whose opinions are important to you.

Someone taps one domino at the start of the week and sets off a chain reaction, getting a lot more than theybargained for. Alliances are tight Monday through Wednesday -- you and your pals are standing side byside. Make sure they know how much you adore them, and they'll always have your back. Thursday and

Friday are pure enjoyment

You can still get your way, but it might be a bit harder than you would have liked. Things open up tremen-dously midweek, and you find it much easier than before to discuss big issues or silly ideas with friends and

coworkers. Make sure that you get things started!

You've got just the right energy to wrap up loose ends and confirm new arrangements. Tread lightly in themiddle part of the week, though, because anyone who claims to know what's going on is almost certainly in

over their head. Wait for word from on high later on, or even next week.

You start the week amidst some serious confusion -- everything is in shades of gray, instead of the black andwhite that would be so handy right about now. See if you can get some clarity from a close friend. Your

brainy energy starts to peak on Wednesday, and it's easy to work through even the toughest problems with-

out worrying about whether or not you're missing anything vital.

It may be a good time for you to push yourself, actually! You do need to deal with work issues for sure mid-week, even if you're between jobs -- it could be as simple as Social Security paperwork, but it has to be done

right away. Make sure to soak up some social energy on Friday and Saturday.

Expect big challenges early in the week -- but they're the kind of challenges you can really sink your teethinto! You might end up impressing the right person, or at least showing someone you care about that youcan pull off miracles. You're probably feeling social and chatty on Wednesday and Thursday, and should be

sure to run your new ideas past the right people.

As much as you'd like to wear bright, colorful clothes, you'd be better off taking a black-and-white ap-proach. Flamboyance is a problem the first half of the week, and self-control and professionalism are re-quired at work right now. You get to have some more fun the second half of the week. Thursday and Friday

are great days.

You need to deal with mundane issues on Monday and Tuesday -- the kind of thing you ordinarily wouldjust put off, if possible, but this stuff just can't be delayed any further. It may be bills or home repairs, butyou can do it. Try not to take much time off midweek, as you need to keep busy in order to make a differ-

ence with your coworkers or family.

There's only one cup of coffee left in the coffeemaker. Who gets it? This question turns into an outright bat-tle at the start of the week. Monday through Wednesday, especially at work, everyone feels entitled, and noone's in a generous mood. Frustratingly, this has an effect on your job performance. It isn't until Thursday

that you actually enjoy yourself and get something done.

5 Good Ways to Save Money on

Medicine

1. Do Ask About Generic Options

In most cases, generic drugs can save a greatdeal of money, says Corey Sawaya, RPh, a

pharmacist in Stow, Ohio. Almost 80% ofFDA-approved drugs have generic alternativesthat cost an average of four times less than the

brand-name versions.

If you take a medication that is going off pat-ent, however, you may need to wait six months

to enjoy huge savings. Drug makers can limitgeneric competition for six months after adrugs patent protection expires. In time,

cheaper generic options become available.

2. Do Look Into Splitting Higher-Dose Pills

Pill splitting is based on the fact that manypills cost about the same even if they containtwice as much medication. An 80 mg pill isoften close in price to a pill with 40 mg of thesame drug. Ask your doctor or pharmacist ifyour medication is safe for pill splitting. If so,

ask your doctor to prescribe twice the dosageyou really need, so you can split your pills in

half.

Be aware, many pills are not safe to split, in-cluding time-released drugs, coated pills, andcapsules, says Richard Sagall, MD, presidentand co-founder of NeedyMeds, a nonprofitorganization in Gloucester, Mass, that providesinformation about financial assistance pro-grams for prescription drugs. The best person

to ask whether its safe to split a pill is the

pharmacist, he says.3. Do Talk Openly With Your Doctor

Your health care provider may not know howmuch youre paying for the drugs he or she

prescribes. Patients should talk with their doc-tors so they can consider less expensive op-tions, says Sawaya. It also helps to review all

your medications with your health care pro-vider from time to time. If youve been taking

a drug for a long time, its possible you nolonger need it or could switch to something

cheaper.

4. Do Shop Around

Prices at pharmacies are fluid, says Sagall,who recommends negotiating with your phar-macist. If one pharmacy has the best prices intown on all but one of the medications youretaking, let the pharmacist know and see if shecan give you a discount on that one drug.Many pharmacies want relationships. They

want to keep you as a patient, and this is one

way they do it, says Sagall.

5. Do Look Into Patient Assistance Pro-

grams

Many pharmaceutical companies have pro-grams that provide their drugs at deep dis-counts or even free for people in need. If youhave a prescription for a high-cost drug, checkout the companys web site to see if they offer


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Obituary for Evelyn Horton Harris

Evelyn Horton Harris, age 97, of DeFuniak Springs,Florida, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. Shewas preceded in death by her parents, John William andImola Leonard Horton; her husband, George Rice Har-ris; a brother and two sisters. She was a native of Ar-

kansas and had resided in Florida since 1998. She issurvived by son George (Lynda ) Harris of Boerne,Texas, and daughter Nancy (Ed) Owen of DeFuniak Springs; seven grand-children and eleven great grandchildren.She attended Judkins Business College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and didundergraduate work at Arkansas A&M, Monticello, and Grand CanyonCollege, Phoenix, Arizona.At her retirement, Evelyn has 28 years of combined services for JeffersonCounty and the state of Arkansas, as Juvenile Probation Officer and Inves-tigative Officer for Probate and Chancery Court for Jefferson County, andin the Administrative Juvenile Correctional Division for the State of Ar-kansas.She was an active member of Southside Baptist Church, a member andtwice President of the Pilot Club of Pine Bluff, a member of the DAR,John McAlmont Chapter.Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, November 30, 2012 atClary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel; 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs,Florida 32435, with Dr. Bobby Tucker officiating and Eulogy by Dr.George Harris.

Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to theFirst Baptist Church Preschool and Academy at 216 East Liveoak Ave-nue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.

You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guestbook at www.clary-glenn.com.

Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

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MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE ALERT IN EFFECT

FOR WALTON AND HOLMES COUNTIES

-- Holmes County confirms two human cases and Walton County confirms third human case of

West Nile Virus --

WALTON AND HOLMES COUNTY - Walton County Health Department Administrator,Holly B. Holt and Holmes County Health Department Administrator, Rick Davis announcedthat the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued a mosquito-borne illness alert forHolmes County where two human cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed, with one case

possibly having exposure in Walton County. The mosquito-borne disease alert continues inWalton County where a third human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed. The possibil-ity that others may become infected with the virus remains extremely high, and the health de-

partment strongly encourages the public to continue to take precautions to avoid being bitten by

mosquitoes.

Symptoms of West Nile Virus may include headache, fever, fatigue, dizziness, weakness andconfusion. Members of the public who develop a fever or other signs of illness should consultwith their health care provider. Health care providers should contact Walton or Holmes County

Health Department if they suspect an individual may be infected with a mosquito-borne illness.

Both county health departments remind residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosqui-toes. County mosquito control offices and the health departments continue surveillance and

prevention efforts and encourage everyone to take basic precautions to help limit exposure by

following the Department of Health recommendations.

To protect yourself from mosquitoes, you should remember to 'DRAIN AND COVER.'

DRAIN standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying:

* Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower

pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected.

* Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other itemsthat aren't being used.

* Empty and clean birdbaths and pet's water bowls at least once or twice a week.

* Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don't accumulate water.

* Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated. Empty plas-

tic swimming pools when not in use.

Cover skin with clothing or repellent:

* Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeves. This type of protection may be nec-

essary for people who must work in areas where mosquitoes are present.

* Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Use mosquito netting to protect chil-

dren younger than 2 months old.

* Cover doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house. Repair

broken screening on windows, doors, porches and patios.

Tips on Repellent Use

* Always read label directions carefully for the approved usage before you apply a repel-

lent. Some repellents are not suitable for children.

* Products with concentrations of up to 30 percent DEET are generally recommended.Other US Environmental Protection Agency-approved repellents contain Picaridin, oil of lemon

eucalyptus, or IR 3535. These products are generally available at local pharmacies.

Look for active ingredients to be listed on the product label.

* Apply insect repellent to exposed skin, or onto clothing, but not under clothing.

* In protecting children, read label instructions to be sure the repellent is age-appropriate.According to the CDC, mosquito repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus should not beused on children under the age of 3 years. DEET is not recommended on children younger than

2 months old.

* Avoid applying repellents to the hands of children. Adults should apply repellent first to

their own hands and then transfer it to the child's skin and clothing.

* If additional protection is necessary, apply a permethrin repellent directly to your cloth-

ing. Again, always follow the manufacturer's directions.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mos-quito borne illnesses. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds to the FloridaFish and Wildlife Conservation Commission web site at http://www.myfwc.com/bird/. For

more information, visit DOH's Environmental Public Health web site at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/medicine/arboviral/index.html or call the Walton CountyHealth Department at (850) 892-8021 or the Holmes County Health Department at (850) 547-

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Action PackedSkyfall and Red Dawn

If you havnt seen 007 Skyfall yet, I highlyrecommend it! Not only is it a great actionflick full of explosions, car chases, wres-tling on top of a train, and lots of crazycool weapons that only come from Bond

films; but this film has a great story line,and an exceptional villain.I am not a huge fan of the Bond films, butwith no previous knowledge of the lastmovie, I was able to watch, follow along,and enjoy Skyfall. I will say I was mostexcited for the opening credits, which the007 films are known for, and even thoughAdele did a most amazing song, I was stilldisappointed. I had heard so much hypeover the opening credits, and even thoughit was impressive on its own merit, it didnt

come close to The Girl with the DragonTattoos opener.

Now back to that exceptional villain I wastalking about, Javier Bardem played awonderfully creepy Silva. His mannerismswere very similar to Heath Ledgers Joker

in The Dark Knight, but Silva was classyand almost likable. I think Bardem will bein the running for some awards for thischaracter.If secret agent action is your forte, I sug-

gest Red Dawn. This remake of the 1984Patrick Swayze film was, simply put,AWESOME! Chris Hemsworth plays theolder brother who is back home from an-other tour in Iraq, Josh Peck plays theyounger brother who is trying to grow intohis own version of a man. When theirsmall town is invaded by North Koreansoldiers these brothers band together with asmall group of their friends to save theirtown and become the face of change.I know how this sounds, why would North

Korea attack a small town? How can agroup of teenagers do anything to save thecountry? I had those same thoughts; I wasunder the impression that this film would

be nothing but explosions and hype, butafter watching this film I can tell you itwas very well constructed. The explosionsand shoot outs made for a great action film,

but there were elements of romance,friendship, the power of good will, andfighting for what you believe in.

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See You All at the Movies!!!

The old saying Youre only as old as youfeel" has new life, backed up by a new

study.

Researchers found older people with posi-tive views on aging were 44% more likelyto recover fully after severe disability than

those with negative views on aging.

People with positive attitudes about aging

also had a slower decline in their ability todo daily tasks such as dressing and bath-ing. Until now, experts say, most of theresearch on attitudes about aging andhealth has looked at the health risks and

losses linked to a negative outlook.

But this study suggests there may be tangi-ble health benefits to having a more posi-

tive view about aging.

Its not just about reducing the losses as-sociated with aging, but also about making

gains in ones health or disability statusand regaining what might have been lost,

In the study, researchers periodically sur-veyed 598 people aged 70 or older abouttheir views on aging over a period of about

11 years.

None were disabled when the study started,but later on, all of them had at least onemonth when they needed help with dailytasks such as bathing, dressing, or walking.In some cases, their disability was severe;

other cases were mild.They were asked for the first five words or

phrases that come to mind when they thinkof old people. The researchers rated theirresponses on a five-point scale as mostpositive, like spry, or most negative, like

decrepit.

The results appear in theJournal of the

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Bay. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! $139,900

NEW LISTING!

Located on corner wooded lot near Choctawhatchee BayBridge. 3BR/1BA, 1,614 sq. ft. brick home with new metal roof,

paint, kitchen, & updated HVAC. Fenced yard around home.

Nice pecan, oak, persimmon and pine trees, too! $133,500

NEW PRICE!

RIVER CABIN - ID# T7718571BR/1BA cabin w/50 on Choctawhatchee +seawall. Furnished & ready for get-a-ways!Boat launches nearby. ONLY $78,500

LAGRANGE BAYOU - ID# T884974BR/3.5BA w/over 2,100 SF on 1.3 acres.9 ft. ceilings & new Florida rm. Oversizedgarage + studio. Covered boatlift. $485,000

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