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

Inside this Edition:

The Mayors Post is back!!

We welcome Russ Barley-Freeports

new Mayor column......Page 5

What Hawaiians Can Teach The Rest

of America About Living Better

Hawaiis tropical island paradise isnt the

fountain of youth, but its close. Hawaiiansnot only live longer -- theyre less stressed

and happier than residents....Page 7

Michelle Obama's Newest

Initiative: Using Hip-Hop to

Fight ObesityA nonprofit launched with the Let's Move!

program plans to put hip-hop music videos

in schools to get kids moving

In June, first lady Michelle Obama appeared

in a hip-hop music video thatPage 10
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Hello everybody! I cant believe the amount of calls I have

received since last edition went out to the public. The major-ity of those calls were of an uplifting spirit about the excite-

ment for the future of Freeport as it begins shaping toward our local eco-nomic benefits. I have also heard of several business ideas that sound interesting for ourarea. I cannot mention any names at this time but I will be the first to tell you of them asthey open up to the public. Got any news worth talking of? Let me hear from you too!Each time I sit down and put together this newspaper I wonder why there isnt more

input and advertisements from businesses and the people already established? I feelconfident in my services that I made available designed for them/you and the pricingyou cannot find any better anywhere, so whats your excuse for not advertising? To help

support a newspaper from your town used to be the thing to do amongst fellow busi-nesses. You dont need to be part of a chamber or any other group to place your Ad withus. We have been successful for many businesses over the years and will continue to beready and made available for you to come be a part of us.

I know I mentioned it last edition but I am always looking for sharp new talented indi-

viduals who are goal oriented, that care about the happenings around Walton county.You pick your area of interest and I will help you go from there. Dont we all hope to beable to do something you enjoy doing? Just give me a call and discuss the possibilitiesof what you have to offer the area.

It appears that south Walton has their own identity and strive at keeping themselvesseparate from the rest of the county. I still distribute this newspaper around southWalton but am finding it difficult to express to those people over there that it i s us folksfrom the north of the bay who work at most of the places down there. We should beworking side by side to encompass all of the opportunities that are available here justnorth of the bay. So, I ask you.whats your plan in making Freeport better? What can

you do today to help things out? What would you do if you could do something? Whatwould it be? Add this or take away that? Tell us here at The Emerald Star News yourideas and we can share them with our thousands of readers.Ive seen several businesses disappear as quick as they come in. Word of mouth and

placing your advertisement is the peoples way of taking care of things. We have such ahuge amount of people who travel through our town they grab their free copy of ournewspaper. They are being picked up as fast as I get them out there.

Being that we are in a new technological era, we (the people) need to utilize the inter-net as we do here at The Star. We get more and more hits every month since this yearstarted and has shown increases of readership. We do not charge you anything extra for

being on the web with us. That will be there for everyone everywhere to see.Walton county schools start back this week. Can you believe that summer has already

passed by? I wonder if this will the year that a few individuals step up to promote their

school and its happenings. Do you know of any students that are interested in writing?Have them contact me soon for I will try to make a column space for the news from allof the schools that are interested in becoming part of the news. Is your child gifted inthe field of gab? Are they curious about the past, present and future of our area? Dont

delay, the time is now!Over the summer I have spoke with numerous students in high school and ask them

what do you want to be? What is your goal for your future? I am shocked at the numberof answers of I dont know I heard. Isnt that something that concerns you? Even if

you dont have kids yourself you must wonder what will happen to our future if theseundesirables come into an opportunity of importance that will affect us citizens? Weneed to search through the children to find the next generations superstar. Not sports but

politically. Our local government impacts us all. Who out there has heard of any kid

wanting to become president of the USA?As we all know there is so much untruth and distorted facts out there. We couldnt tell

if the current president has the quality of credentials to be in the position. He is not likeany other president I can recall in my mind. The world is not in a good state of together-

ness. Thats where we can start here at home and project a society that is welcomingand proud of its identity. But it has to start somewhere and what better time than now?It was a pleasure to sit and talk with Freeports new Mayor. To hear of all the things

happening and taking shape was interesting and exciting. When you see it in the eyes ofthe employees that things are going to get better is comforting to say the least. Happyemployees usually mean that there is a great person at the head of the ship steering italong. The Mayor stressed how he is building a good relationship with his employees

that will turn into consistency. A consistence of quality and people who care. To startfrom within and make adjustments as needed is productive to anyones business.

I sincerely appreciate your reading and helping keep this newspaper around. Spreadthe word about us and maybe your kids will tell a tale of when they worked for us andmade this or that happen...time is ticking..what do you all want to sit back and look

at in 2-5 years? What about 10-20 years? The time to do something worthy for the northside of the bay is now, everyday that passes is a missed opportunity.

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WCSB Sets Millage

As reported by WZEP AM1460The total Walton County School District budget is at $100,125,785 with $66,453,211 theGeneral or Operating side and $21,364,982 the Capital side. Chief Financial Officer MaryHobbs, explained the millage is greater than the rollback rate, meaning this will be adver-

tised as a tax increase. The Board set the millage at 5.659.The budget has two parts, the Operations and the Capital. The state sets most of the Capitalmillage and the Board can not change it. The states requirement plus the small discretionary

and the voted operating comes to 4.266 mills. They also set the Capital at 1.393 mills. Thisis slightly higher to help pay for new schools. The two combined give the total millage.Walton Property Appraiser Patrick Pilchers certified property value is at

$11,899,607,666.00.

The rollback rate is the millage number that would be produce the same amount of taxes asthe year before. Each year the property values change. Walton has seen increases, sometimesa very large increases, but when the economy changed the property values went down. Thisyear the value is slightly higher. That means, if the millage number stays the same there will

actually be more tax dollars coming in. The Board would have to lower the millage to keepthe same amount of dollars coming in. They chose to raise it slightly. This means more

money will come in from your property taxes.

The main reason for the increase, around $50 for a $100,000 home, is due to the need formore student stations. The district is growing and since the public voted to require less stu-dents to each classroom, there has to be more classrooms and teachers to be in compliancewith the law. The Board is looking at one or more new schools in addition to the schoolsthey already have. Since it takes several years to plan and build a school, they feel there is a

need to begin raising the money now.

The District has been using the money in a reserve account. This is called the fund balance.Walton has had to do very little in the way of lay-offs, faring better than some surroundingdistricts, due to having a solid fund balance. This has slowly been depleted during the recentdown years. The fund balance has to be kept at 3% in order for the district to maintain its

credit rating.

The millage rate was approved, 2-3 with Roberts and Leddon the nay votes. The budget was

also approved on the same vote margin.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN WALTONCOUNTY

PROVIDES SCHOOL PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS FOR

STUDENTS

WALTON COUNTYWith back-to-school preparations in full swing,

many children need physicals and immunizations to enroll for the upcoming

school year. The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) encourages parents to get students ready to return to school by com-pleting school physicals, reviewing immunization records and scheduling

appointments for required vaccines.Due to typical immunization requirements, parents of kindergartners and 7thgraders in particular are encouraged to review their childrens immunizationrecord to ensure they are ready for the upcoming school year. Students enter-ing college are also encouraged to ensure that their immunizations are up todate.School physicals will be available at 362 State Highway 83 in DeFuniak

Springs, FL on August 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, 2013. Physicals will be provided ona first-come, first-served basis between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

and limited to no more than 25 each day. There is a $35.00 fee for eachphysical.

School related immunizations are available by appointment at 362 StateHighway 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL or 361 Green Way Trail, Santa RosaBeach, FL. Call (850) 892-8015 now to schedule an appointment for yourchilds immunizations. There is no charge for childrens immunizationsthrough 18 years of age.For more information or to schedule an appointment, call DOH-Walton at

(850) 892-8015 or visit the website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdwalton/.DOH protects, promotes and improves the health of all people in Florida

through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For news storyideas, interviews, videos and more from DOH Communications visit theDOH Online Newsroom.

Walton Board Addresses Professional Development TimeAs reported bY WZEP AM 1460How much time should a teacher spend on training, mandates and other non-instructionalactivities that take them away from students? Some teachers say they spend too much timeout of the the classroom. With government required training, such as professional develop-

ment, Walton School Board members Mark Davis and Sharon Roberts said teachers tellthem they are required to be out of the classroom too much. The discussion came about aftera request to contract with a Math Professional Development for Elementary and SecondaryEducation Teachers.

Staff explained some of the teachers will have to travel to a central location for the training.Staff said they could not have the developer travel to each location to teach algebra and ge-ometry. Staff also said the training days were requested at the school level. SuperintendentCarlene Anderson told the Board the Professional development is not District driven, ratherschool driven. She said the school administration looks at the needs and then asks for train-ing. Staff said, at the school level, they do not feel they have the expertise to teach underCommon Core. After a question by the Board, it was pointed out the principal is the one

who decides if the training is needed. Anderson clarified, explaining that a teacher mighthave a need, but might not ask for the training. The principal would ask after making obser-vations. Anderson told the Board that, if they have professional development, it is principaldriven. She said the principal should have the pulse of the school and should look at the ob-servables. Anderson told the board they cant rely on the teachers to say they need the train-ing.

Board member Mark Davis asked for some guarantees about the amount of training. He alsotalked about the half days and other times scheduled on the calendar for professional devel-opment. Staff said at least 99% will be school directed, otherwise it is mandated by a law.
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Van Ness Butler, Jr. Hospitality Award -

Call for Nominations

Do you know the next award winner?Are YOU the next award winner? Tour-ism in South Walton succeeds through

the efforts of dedicated, enthusiastic andinnovative people.

The Van Ness Butler Jr. HospitalityAward, now entering its eleventh year,recognizes an outstanding individualwho has made significant contributionsto tourism in Walton County whileworking with other community busi-nesses or organizations to enhance SouthWaltons standing as an upscale travel

destination.

Please consider nominating yourself or

someone you know. The winner will be

recognized and presented with an awardat the TDC Annual Meeting October 15,2013. Clickhere for a copy of theaward criteria and application. Pleasesend nominations via e-mail to Pam-

[email protected].

For more information about the applica-tion process, contact Pamela Watkins,Director of Sales, Walton County Tour-ist Development Council at 850-622-

7815.

Nominations must be received by Fri-

day, August 30, 2013.

NOTICE OF JOINT

SPECIAL MEETING

The Walton County Board of Commis-sioners and the City of Freeport Council

will hold a Joint Special Meeting onMonday, August 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM atthe Walton County Courthouse locatedat 571 US Highway 90 East, DeFuniakSprings, Florida. The purpose of thismeeting is to discuss the Bay Area

Sewer Loan and Fire Rescue Services.

Any person who decides to appeal anydecision made with respect to any matterconsidered at a meeting of the Board will

need a record of the proceedings, and forsuch purpose, may need to ensure that averbatim record of the proceedings ismade, including the testimony and evi-dence upon which an appeal may be

based.

Walton County adheres to the Americanwith Disabilities Act and will make rea-sonable modifications for access to themeetings upon request. Please call (850)892-8115 to make a request. For hearingimpaired, please call 1-800-955-8771(TDD). 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE)/ Re-quest must be received at least 48 hoursin advance of the meeting to allow time

to provide the requested services.

Postmenopausal women who use a typeof blood pressure-lowering medicationcalled a calcium channel blocker mayhave increased odds of developing breast

cancer, new research suggests.

Long-time users of these drugs havemore than double the risk for getting

breast cancer compared to women not

using the medications, according to thestudy, published Aug. 5 inJAMA Inter-

nal Medicine.

"We looked at these drugs because peo-ple who use them to manage their bloodpressure are usually on them for the restof their lives," "There has been someevidence suggesting that some of theseantihypertensives may be related to

breast cancer risk."

The study of nearly 3,000 women found

that among high blood pressure drugs,only calcium channel blockers carry the

heightened breast cancer risk.

Drugs to control high blood pressure arethe most commonly prescribed type ofmedication in the United States, accord-ing to the study. Channel blockers aloneaccounted for 98 million prescriptions

filled in 2010.

We collected data on nearly 2,000women with breast cancer who were

between the ages of 55 and 74, and com-pared that with information on more than800 women without cancer.The researchers looked for any blood

pressure medication taken, the type ofmedication and how long it was taken.Women who used calcium channel

blockers for more than 10 years had a2.5-fold increased risk of developing

breast cancer compared with women nottaking these drugs, the researchers con-cluded.

The reason for the association betweencalcium channel blockers and breastcancer is unclear.Take all of your medications as directed

by your doctor.

If you have any needs that we can helpyou with please dont hesitate to contactour office at the number listed above.We are located in Seagrove at The Sea-grove medical beach office. Call 231-6200 -tell them you saw the Health postcolumn in The Emerald Star News.

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The FREEPORT POST

Thursday, August 8, 2013 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

This being my first post as your Mayor, Iwould like to thank you for your confidence

and the opportunity to serve the community.

Many things have been happening since tak-ing office and you will be able to see some

changes coming soon-The City Council has elected Janice McLeanas the new council President and the FreeportFire Chief Chad Harrell has completed his

probationary period and has been hired on asthe permanent Fire Chief. Mrs. Beckie Bux-ton has agreed to serve as our Historian againthrough this administration and has volunteerhelp to assist her with collection of the his-

tory memorabilia. A Workshop concerning

the Evaluation and Appraisal Report was

held on July 30th under the direction of CityPlanner Latilda Hughes and many ideas were

discussed for the development of

Freeport. The City of Freeports 50th Birth-

day Celebration was held on July 31 at theCity Hall and over 100 people gathered toenjoy refreshments and was able to lookthrough the historical albums made availablethrough our Historian- Beckie Buxton- Char-ley Aultman member of the Woodmen of theWorld Organization presented a new Ameri-can Flag as a gift to the city to be flown infront of city hall. Many thanks to The TownPlanters Society for hosting this celebration.I attended the Walton County Economic De-

velopment Alliance Board meeting which as

Mayor I am a member of this board and itwas decided that a 33.97 acre parcel that ad-

joins the Walton County Industrial Park andanother parcel of land in the industrial parkwill also be used to retain 35 jobs and createanother 10 for the Freeport area will be pur-chased. Future projects under consideration

at this time and to be discussed at the nextCity Council Meeting on August 13th will beturning the old post office into a History Mu-seum and the planning of a new City Festivalto be held each year. I look forward to serv-ing you and hope to see you at the next citycouncil meeting on August 13, 2013 at 7:00

PM.

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses

are public records. If you do not want

your email address released in re-sponse to a public-records request, do

not send electronic mail to this en-

tity. Instead, contact this office by

phone or in writing.

The Mayors Postis back!!

Please send any and all commentsto The [email protected]

The "Flower Power" team for the Freeport Town PlantersSociety recently participated and brought home awards inthe annual Relay foe Life held at the Freeport RegionalSports Park. The event is an all night relay to raise fundsand awareness for cancer research. This year, the "FlowerPower" team earned the traveling Spirit Trophy along withfour other awards. Best fundraising team, Best overallcampsite, The loudest campsite and the best overall camp-site voted on by the Relay for Life survivor attendees. The

chair for the relay team is Town Planter member JudyAultman. Job well done!

Walton County Announces 2013 SSA Cycle2 Application Lottery

Preliminary Single-Page Applications for Privately SponsoredSmall Scale Amendments to the Walton County ComprehensivePlan Future Land Use Map will be accepted until 12:00 Noon onMonday, August 26, 2013, via hand-delivery, fax, or email at the

following Planning and Development Services Division Offices:

North Walton Planning47 North 6th Street

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435850.892.8157Fax 850.892.8162

[email protected]

South Walton Planning31 Coastal Center Blvd., Suite 100Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459850.267.1955Fax 850.622.9133

[email protected]

The Preliminary Single-Page SSA Application form may bepicked up at either Planning Department Office or may bedownloaded directly from the Walton County website at the fol-

lowing URL:

http://www.co.walton.fl.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3693

Small Scale Amendments are limited to parcels of less than 10contiguous acres. Should the total number of acres contained inrequests received by the Preliminary Single-Page Application

deadline exceed the 70 acres available in 2013 for PrivatelySponsored Amendments; a lottery will be held at the SouthWalton Planning Office at 2:00 PM on August 26, 2013 to deter-mine which applicants will be eligible to submit Full Small ScaleAmendment Applications. Preliminary applicants selected will

be required to submit Full SSA Applications by 12:00 Noon on

Thursday, October 10, 2013.

Three Okaloosa Stories: Former C-View

Chief, Murder Plea, Reckless Driving Arrest

Arderious Warren has pled guilty to Second Degree Mur-der and Attempted First Degree Felony Murder for thedeath of Junior Christopher Ferguson and the shooting ofPeter Frazer. Ferguson and Frazer were shot during a rob-

bery at the Gulf Terrace apartments in Destin on Novem-ber 15, 2011. Frazer was shot once in the shoulder andFerguson was shot in the chest. Ferguson died at the sceneas a result of his injuries. In January, Blackshear, theshooter, was tried and convicted of First Degree Murder.He was sentenced to life without parole. A third co-defendant, Reginald Bradshaw has pled guilty to ThirdDegree murder and is awaiting sentencing. Mr Warrenfaces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison. Hewill be sentenced by the Honorable Judge William F Stoneon September 9, 2013.Former Crestview Police Chief Brian Mitchell was ar-rested on charges of Official Misconduct. The state says heeither falsified or caused to be falsified documents in thehiring of Joseph Floyd. He was released on a $5000 bond.An Alabama driver who sped off after forcing an OkaloosaCounty Sheriffs deputy off the road Thursday night now

faces charges of DUI and fleeing and eluding a law en-forcement officer with lights and sirens activated. A dep-uty was on the lookout for a hit and run driver out of theCity of Fort Walton Beach when he spotted a red Mustangmatching the cars description driving fast and partially inoncoming lanes of traffic in the area of Pocahontas Roadand James Lee Boulevard shortly before midnightWednesday. The deputy was forced off the roadway toavoid a collision with the Mustang. Another deputy alsoarrived and Hogeland motioned with his finger as if he wasfiring a handgun at him. Hogeland then sped off, drivingerratically and running red lights and stop signs whiledeputies briefly chased him. The pursuit was called off dueto Hogelands excessive speeds and reckless driving. Ashort time later, his car was found in the median on EglinParkway in Fort Walton Beach after he crashed into trees.In addition to the OCSO charges, Hogeland is also report-edly facing charges in Fort Walton Beach and by the Flor-ida Highway Patrol.

For "beach season" in Qingdao, China, recently,

middle-aged ladies returned to the shore of the Yel-

low Sea sporting their relatively revealing (though

age-appropriate) bathing suits -- but wearing dis-tinctive cloth hoods with tiny holes only for theeyes, nose and mouth. To many in China, dark skin

still signals laborers and fair skin the indoor

"leisure" class, according to a July report on thebusiness website Quartz.

Unreal news...Police in York, Pa., arrestedboth Karen Harrelson, 48, and Gregory Stambaugh,57, in May because they could not figure out which

one started the couple's knife fight -- over whichcontestant (Candice or Kree) deserved to win this

year's "American Idol." They had apparentlystabbed each other with the same knife.
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ALLI AND DOLLAR

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Alli is one of our newest resi-dents in the back Cat Cabin atAlaqua Animal Refuge. She isa gorgeous long hair with seagreen eyes and whisper soft

gray fur accented with tastefultouches of tan. Quiet and gen-tle, Alli is very gracious inaccepting whatever attentionshe receives from visitors.When this beautiful cat looksinto your eyes, it seems asthough she can read your in-nermost feelings, and under-stands exactly what you need.She is content simply to benear you. Dollar is another

docile lady in gray. Her color-ing is very similar to that ofher friend, Alli, even down toher lovely green eyes. Unlikeher cabin mate, however, Dol-lar chooses stripes and a shortfur style. As with the colors oftheir coats, both of these catsshare a common dream. Eachlongs for a forever home withsomeone who appreciates thecomfort only a feline friend is

able to give. The companion-ship of a cat who knows thesecrets of your soul is a veryspecial gift. Just as these twowonderful cats deserve homesof their own, you deserve togift yourself with their uncon-ditional love.

"Northwest Florida's Premier Ani-

mal Sanctuary and Adoption Center"

Alaqua Animal Refuge is a non-profit, no-kill shelter, located at 914Whitfield Road, Freeport. We wel-come you to visit all the adoptableanimals at our beautiful ten acresanctuary any Tuesday through Sun-day from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00P.M. For more informationyou can call us at 850-880-6399 or check out our website

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WCSO AwardsAs reported by WZEP AM1460Justin Cassidy was given a certificate of accommodation for risking his own life to save afellow citizen, Stephen E Ruder. This was at an awards ceremony by the Walton CountySheriffs Office.

On May 27, Ruder was traveling south on Clyde B. Wells Bridge when he lost control of his2009 Nissan pickup truck and dropped 60 feet into the Choctawhatchee Bay landing upside

down. Cassidy just happened to be fishing on the south side of the bridge and ran towardsthe wreckage, dove into the water and made his way to the driver side door which was

jammed. The cab of the truck was completely immersed in the water but Cassidy was able toget the door open and pull Ruder to safety. Ruder did receive injuries but is forever gratefulto Cassidy for his heroic actions in saving his life.

Deputy Dustin Cosson and Belinda Farmer has been chosen as the Walton County SheriffsOffice sworn and non-sworn employees of the quarter for 2013.

Deputy Dustin Cosson is currently assigned to the POP Squad. He is also a member of theSWAT Team and is a CrossFit trainer. On a daily basis, he develops as well as instructsCrossFit workouts for members of the Sheriffs Office. Due to his hard work, dedication andencouragement, Deputy Cosson has helped a number of his co-workers improve their physi-cal and emotional health.

Belinda Farmer is a Lead Communications Officer and 911 Coordinator. While balancingboth jobs extremely well, she is quick to jump in and handle any situation that may arise indispatch. Famer is seen as a fair and effective leader and constantly provides her fellowcommunications officers the skills they need to do their jobs effectively.

WALTON COUNTY

ADMINISTRATOR SELECTIONPROCESS PROGRESSES

The three members of the committeewere Leon County AdministratorVince Long, Bay County Administra-tor Ed Smith and Santa Rosa CountyAdministrator Hunter Walker. FACExecutive Director Chris Holley also

participated in the process. The groupmet for approximately two hours and

has submitted six candidates for rec-ommendation to the board. The sixcandidates are Jack Brown, RichardHampton, Wendell Taylor, RonRabun, Tony Gomillion and Larry

Jones.

The official in-person recommenda-tions will be made at the next WaltonCounty Board of Commission meetingto be held on August 13 th beginning at4:00pm at the Countys South An-nex. At that time, the members of theBoard will receive the recommenda-tions of the Committee and will havethe opportunity to conduct discussionand take action on who they wish to

interview.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHS SUMMER IMMUNIZATION SER-

VICES GET KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL AHEAD OF TIME

TALLAHASSEEThe Florida Department of Health (DOH) encourages parents to havetheir children immunized this month to avoid the back-to-school immunization rush in Au-gust. Department of Health offices statewide are providing free immunization services for

children who are entering school for the first time and those who are returning to class in theupcoming school year. Parents of kindergartners and 7 th graders are encouraged to reviewtheir childrens immunization record to ensure they are ready for the upcoming school year.Students entering college are also encouraged to ensure that their immunizations are up to

date.

Vaccines provide the best defense to protect you and your family from the spread of infec-

tious diseases, said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong.This summer, I encourage Floridas parents to get their kids ready for the school year by

taking advantage of immunization services in our counties.

Vaccines help develop immunity to countless infectious diseases by enabling the body torecognize and fight vaccine-preventable diseases. The following vaccines are required forchildren entering pre-school and grades K-12: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whoopingcough), measles, mumps, rubella, polio, varicella (chickenpox) and hepatitis B. Studentsentering college should check with the health services at their college regarding immuniza-

tion requirements.

If your child is due for a vaccine, please visit your childs healthcare provider or one of our

health department clinics. Visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/immune/children/schedules/school-requirements.htmlto learn which immunizations your child may need. Callyour local county health department to find out if immunization services are available nearyou. Contact information for the Department of Health offices in each of Floridas 67 coun-

ties can be found online at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdsitelist.htm.

DOH protects, promotes and improves the health of all people in Florida through integrated

state, county and community efforts.

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and 16.I must admit they have their mo-ments. They were always very close asthey were younger, that sisterly love

but because they are not into the samethings cant seem to find a way to hangout together on rainy days and such.Should I let them figure it out on their

own or enforce more family togethertimes whether they like it or not?Ive listened to their spats and they

are silly in context but I just tell them

to be quite.Any suggestions from you that I can

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kids and have been there before. Mostof the time they fight for attention,good or bad they want to discoverthemselves. They usually do this

through their friends approval of alltypes of things , youd be surprisedhow impressive friends are at that age.You can always ask a professional

and get different opinions but do re-member you don't want to harm yourrelationship with each one by sidingwith one or the other. Try and mediate

the situations closely. Ruby
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Im just a local man looking for ways to help you. Call 850-585-0262

Healthmark Health Matters

When Life is a Pain in the BackHeavy lifting, repetitive movements and sitting at a desk all day can

take a toll on your back.Whether it's dull and achy or sharp and stabbing, back pain can make

it hard to concentrate on your job. Unfortunately, many occupationssuch as nursing, construction and manufacturing workcan place sig-nificant demands on your back. Even routine office work can cause orworsen back pain.

Many factors can contribute to back pain at work. Exerting too muchforce on the back by lifting or moving heavy objects can cause injury.Repeating certain movements can lead to muscle fatigue or injury. Onesposture is very important. Slouching exaggerates our back's naturalcurves, which can lead to muscle fatigue and injury.To help avoid back pain at work, include physical activity away from

the office, maintain a healthy weight to minimize back strain. For mosthealthy adults, researchers at the Mayo Clinic recommend moderateaerobic activity and strength training exercises two to three times aweek. Walking and swimming also strengthens and stretches back mus-

cles.At the office, choose a chair that allows you to rest both feet flat on

the floor while keeping your knees level with your hips. When liftingand carrying a heavy object, lift with the knees and tighten your coremuscles. Hold the object close to your body while maintaining the natu-ral curve of the back. If an object is too heavy to lift safely, find some-one to help. Avoid unnecessary bending, twisting and reaching and ifyou must sit for a prolonged period, change your position occasionally.Stand up or stretch whenever you feel tired.

Back pain can plague your workdays and keep you from enjoying life.

To find out more about back pain and how to combat it, contact Dr.Edward Tenewitz at Healthmark Regional Medical Center (850) 951-4500.

WCSO Health As reported by WZEP AM1460In order to maintain good health and meet the demands of being in law enforcement,physical fitness is a top priority. The Sheriffs Office says it is a top priority to en-

courage all employees to maintain a level of health, wellness and physical fitness thatpermits them to effectively perform their duties. All sworn members pass a physicalabilities test as a requirement of employment and once employed to successfully pass

the test twice a year as a condition of employment.

To challenge all Sheriffs Office employees, Crossfit was introduced in February

2013. The Sheriffs office says the program has been instrumental for employees tolose weight, feel good and to encourage fellow employees to finish the daily workout.The Sheriffs Office has 8 instructors who are also employees that teach Crossfit atthe north end and south end office Monday thru Friday, 3 times a day. Currently there

are 40 participants.Sergeant Johnny Jordan with the Professional Standards Bureau Training Section says

the Crossfit program has been a blessing for many at the Walton County SheriffsOffice. He says they need some form of exercise to give them a better ability to servethe community, protect themselves and create a higher quality of personal life. Jordan

says the Crossfit program was exactly what most of them needed, a challenge.

Crossfit is a short intense workout that incorporates cardio respiratory endurance,stamina, strength, power, speed, flexibility, agility, accuracy, balance and coordina-tion. Jordan says that every day you walk into the gym excited to see the workout butnervous about being able to make it to the end. He says that as the buzzer signals thestart you attack the workout, youre in a battle against yourself, how much can you do

and will you give up on yourself. Jordan also talks about your friends waiting theirturn cheering you on so you push harder to the end. He says you reach the end, heartracing, lungs hurting and muscles fatigued. Jordan says you are overwhelmed with a

feeling of personal victory that no one or nothing can take away from you.

DFS Police At Woodridge Apartments

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Last July the DeFuniak Springs Police and staff from Woodridge Apartments began apartnership by joining together in promoting safety and appreciation for all the resi-dents in the complex. This year they returned for their 2nd ANNUAL FUNDAY.

The staff from Woodridge Apartments furnished the food items and members fromDeFuniak Springs Police cooked and served. Officers also provided bicycle helmetsfor all the children along with educational and promotional items for all ages.

DeFuniak Springs Police and staff from Woodridge Apartments are in the planningstage of an educational day for the adults who reside in the apartment complex aswell.

DeFuniak Springs Police would once again like to thank the staff members Nicolinaand Rita and all the residents of Woodridge Apartments for the invitation, and recog-nizing the importance of safety in our community.

What Hawaiians Can Teach The Rest of

America About Living BetterHawaiis tropical island paradise isnt the fountain of youth, but its close. Hawaiiansnot only live longer -- theyre less stressed and happier than residents of any other state.

Just how much longer are Hawaiians living? A 65-year-old in Hawaii will live another

16.2 years on average, as compared to another 10.6 years in Mississippi, according to

recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And in addition to

living longer lives, Hawaiians are getting happieras time goes on. For the past four

years, Hawaii has taken the top spot in Gallup-Healthways' statewide well-being poll.

The slowed-down, low-stress island lifestyle gives Hawaiians a major health advantage.Less than one-third of Hawaiian residents say they're stressed out on any given day,

making them the least-stressed state population in the country.What does that slowed-down life look like? It's what we call 'Hawaiian time and Ha-

waiian style,'" Rochelle Ballard, a Kauai surfer and founder ofSurf Into Yoga retreats.

"It's just enjoying time with friends and family stopping by, and taking that time to

laugh and tell a story, even if you have a busy day. I think the reason we have that

healthier, longer life in the islands is because of that laid-back lifestyle."

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Hi Frank

I was just reading the latest edition of StarNews. Your question concerning Publix? Iam the DC Facility Manger for BRICA, Incon BlueRidge Parkway. Our owner, BobCapps, is part owner of the property that is

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Different is better now, and you're definitely standing out from the crowd during the day on Monday. Aunique approach gets you noticed. Over the next few days, make a list and tackle one thing at a time, at workand at home. Once you get going, it all starts flowing. Some rather unusual energy's coming your way aroundThursday and Friday; watch for apparent contradictions, out-of-the-ordinary events and sudden changes.

Delay any big decisions or planning changes if possible on Monday. Over the next couple of days, other op-tions become available -- and they'll probably suit you much better. Love's in the air on Tuesday and Wednes-day, too. Around Thursday and Friday, it'll take extra effort to concentrate on what you're doing, whom you're

talking to, where you're going and so forth. Try to keep that mind from wandering too far.

Quick communication's favored during the day on Monday; getting into anything more in-depth invites diffi-culties. Monday night ushers in some unusually emotional energy for you. Cushion those nerve endings and

plan for time with those who can make your mood swing toward the positive. On Thursday and Friday,

though, you're just plain bold and beautiful. Make one of your signature big moves -- they'll love it.

Avoid writing any big checks, signing on any dotted lines or making any personal commitments during theday on Monday. By Monday night and over the next few days, you'll have more confidence in the moves youmake; maybe you're letting your intuition play a key role. A tolerant, compassionate stance suits you well

around Thursday and Friday. Ask people more questions to let them know you care

You're full of fresh ideas during the day on Monday, and you might even discover a new romantic direction to

take. During the next couple of days, though, your mind's on more concrete matters -- all the things you needto cross off your to-do list, financial stuff, getting ahead at work. Don't forget to look beyond your own needs,

too, for your karma's sake. You're smart and sassy

It's 'so much to do, so little time' during the day on Monday, but by that night you get an influx of energy that'spretty amazing. The next couple of days find you extra insightful, very caring and able to effect some tremen-dous transformations in your world. (Wow!) Keep your budget in mind around Thursday and Friday, and beready to prioritize thoughtfully rather than just buy, buy, buy. Saving for something bigger down the road

You get the most done (or have the most fun) with a group during the day on Monday. By Monday night,though, and over the next couple of days, you may be mostly inside your head, thinking things through and

analyzing where certain emotions are coming from. It's very personally productive.

Your thinking is spot-on during the day on Monday, but don't forget to take the emotional component intoaccount as well. Over the next couple of days, it's satisfying to carry out methodical plans and put things intheir place; you'll also work (and play) well with others. Don't be surprised if you get some extra appreciation

for just being you. Be ready for somebody who's trying to micromanage you or offer unwanted advice

Decisions may be elusive during the day on Monday, but new ideas are flowing. Over the next few days,though, it's best to put fresh concepts on the back-burner and let them stew a bit; you have your hands full with

projects you've already started, not to mention friends and family. Thursday and Friday offer energy to spark

your imagination and maybe even ignite your passion. Look for what's challenging now

Watch for some funny business at work on Monday; a little thing could have a big impact. Over the next fewdays, do some serious thinking and have some in-depth discussions. The bigger picture and your place in itcan come into beautiful focus now. Life may be stressful around Thursday and Friday. You can let it affect

your mood (for the worse) or you can find ways to manage it (healthful food, exercise, fun) -- your choice

Think fast during the day on Monday. Responding quickly gets you an advantage. Relationships are in thestars over the next few days, and the differences between you and a certain someone may be highlighted. Canyou appreciate them, or will it ultimately make for too deep of a gap? Around Thursday and Friday, things aremore fun -- and funnier. Your good humor and personal warmth make life sweet, for you and for those around

you.

Your own agenda's important on Monday, but so is taking others' concerns into account. Then, over the next few days,you have some changes to contend with, whether at work or in the personal sphere (or both). While your initial reactionmay not be all positive, give it a little time to grow on you. Around Thursday and Friday, a look at your longer-termgoals and ideals might be in order. Getting input from a mentor or a friend helps further your thinking. Your personal

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Getting ready for Code DBy Ron Kelley

Code D! I repeat, we have a Code D!These are words no one wants to hear because they warn of complete or partial disasters.

With both a railway and an interstate highway passing through DeFuniak Springs, the possibil-

ity of a disaster involving hazardous material is always present. Such catastrophes could in-volve chlorine gas, ammonia, phosphorous or biological substances like riacin and even an-thrax. That is why it is so important for first responders and hospital emergency staff to be in aconstant state of readiness, able to respond quickly and efficiently to any calamity.

Recently, Healthmark Regional Medical Center held a haz-mat training event for its medicalstaff. John Ard, respiratory care manager and safety director, and the new Emergency RoomSupervisor Daniell Gedeon, R.N., facilitated the training which is designed to teach nurses andmedical staff how to deploy the decontamination shelter. The shelter is an inflatable 311-square foot tent that contains six showers and an area for stretchers that can be deployed bytwo people. During the event, the tent was removed from Healthmarks haz-mat trailer, in-flated in less than two minutes and completely operational in less than 10 minutes.

The unit also contains Dupont chemical suits, powered air-purifying respirators, gloves and

boots. The system can be hooked to fire hydrants for mass casualty decontamination, as wellas to supply the shelter with plenty of water for showers.

In addition to the inflatable shelter, the haz-mat trailer comes complete with gowns andshoes for the patients after they have been decontaminated and all the accessory items that arerequired to respond to a disaster. This prevents having to search for needed equipment after theemergency has already begun.

While in operation, the haz-mat shelter would provide decontamination showers for not onlyhospital personnel, but police and firefighters, too. The decontamination unit is here for any

emergency responders who have been in the field and been exposed to the contamination,

said John Ard. It usually takes about 30 minutes to complete the process.Ard said the person would be guided into the tent to a private stall outfitted with a decon-

tamination kit. Their contaminated clothing is placed in bags for disposal. After the showerthey dress in clean, disposable clothing providedin the kit.

If the victim is unconscious, explained

Daniell Gedeon, they can be brought into theshelter on a stretcher and placed in a larger two-stall shower where our staff, dressed in protec-tive, sterile clothing, can put the unconsciouspatient through the same procedure.

Healthmark Chief Operating Officer GeraldBeard noted that the equipment is checkedmonthly to make sure everything is viable, up-to-

date and the training drills are conducted twice ayear. We would like to offer the training to all

area emergency responders. We can coordinateour drills to include area firefighters, law enforce-ment officers, paramedics and EMTs.

John Ard agreed. When emergency personnelreceive the proper training, the public can resteasier knowing that their medical, fire and lawenforcement responders are trained and preparedto handle the situation effectively. Thats whywere here.

Michelle Obama's Newest Initiative:

Using Hip-Hop to Fight ObesityA nonprofit launched with the Let's Move! program plans to put hip-hop

music videos in schools to get kids moving

In June, first lady Michelle Obama appeared in a hip-hop music video that

featured rapper Doug E. Fresh, singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks and TVmedical personality Dr. Oz. The catchy song urged kids to "work hard/eatright" and "tell somebody/it's your body/c'mon." The song was just the firstof a 19-track album, the majority of which are hip-hop, to be released by thePartnership for a Healthier America, the anti-obesity nonprofit that launchedin conjunction with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! anti-obesity campaign,and a New York-based group called Hip Hop Public Health.The full album, which includes songs with names like "Veggie Luv," byMonifah and J Rome, "Hip Hop LEAN," by Artie Green, and "Give Myselfa Try," by Ryan Beatty, will be released on Sept. 30.Let's Move! Executive Director and White House assistant chef Sam Kasssays the White House is fully behind the initiative to use hip-hopand other

genres of musicas a tool to get kids to live healthier lives."Cultural leaders and visionaries in our country can give these messages tokids in a way that's not preachy. Kids are going to be dancing and listeningto the music," he says. "I think hip-hop in particularso many kids love hip-hop. It's such a core part of our culture ...and particularly in the African-American community and the Latino community which is being dispropor-tionately affected by those health issues."African-American children are more than 50 percent more likely to be over-weight or obese compared with white children, and Hispanic children arenearly 30 percent more likely, according to a 2008 studypublished in Jour-nal of the American Board of Family Medicine .Today, it's a very different story, with half of the school's cafeteria trans-

formed into a space for physical activity, a student advisory board that meetsweekly to talk about making the school more healthy, and a recess that in-

volves dancing to hip-hop musicrain or shine.

"We probably don't have one family [in the school] that doesn't have a mem-ber touched by diabetes or obesity," Decosta says. "But now, if the weatheris good, bad or whatever, we have physical activity every day. We have con-versations about what to eat. And we have kids walking around with pe-dometers, and they want to have more activity, because they want to be rec-ognized as having more steps."

Season tickets for Walton Braves Football will be on sale Tuesday, August 13th from 6-8 pm inthe Walton High School lobby. All season ticket holders from last year are asked to report at thistime. Season tickets will be $45 per seat and are good for the kickoff classic as well as the fiveregular season varsity home games. In addition, Century Club passes will be available for $100.

Other selling dates will be Thursday, August 15th and Tuesday, August 20th.

Freeport Library Storytime starts up again at the Freeport Public Library! Preschoolstorytime is held every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00 at the Freeport Public Library and includesa craft. The theme is letters and well start out with the letter A and an apple paper craft. AMedicare/Medicaid counselor will also be available at the library on August 21st from 1:00-4:00PM to assist individuals in choosing a supplemental policy, select a prescription drug plan, orexplain how to receive financial help with Medicare premiums and prescription drugs. To makean appointment stop by the library or give us a call at (850) 835-2040. Walk-in appointments are

also available. The library will be closed on Saturday, August 31 for Labor Day.
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Obituary for Mema Kathryn Elizabeth

Shaw Flowers

Mrs. Kathryn Elizabeth Shaw Flowers, age 85, wasborn on August 23, 1927in Gainesville, Florida toAlbert B. Shaw and

Lucile Wall ShawGran.

She passed away peace-fully at home Friday,July 26, 2013, sur-

rounded by her grandchildren. Mema hasresided with her granddaughter ShelleyJohnson, husband Kevin and great grand-children Kaden and Kiaya for the past 8years. She will be greatly missed by all who

knew her. Elizabeth has been a resident ofSeagrove Beach, Florida, since 1970, mov-ing from Tallahassee, Florida. She lived andraised her two sons in Tallahassee for 12years while her husband, Dick Flowerscoached at FSU and Florida High School.Elizabeth owned and operated Flowers Nursery andDay Camp while living in Tallahassee. After movingto Seagrove Beach in 1970, she and her husbandowned and operated Seagrove Villas Motel and Cot-tages, and the Wheel House Restaurant. Memas

love for family and children continued in Seagrove as

she operated her little gift shop and candy store, giv-ing away more candy, gifts and lodging than she sold.She was an active member of the Seagrove BeachGarden Club for over 40 years. Mema had a very deeplove for animals, children, gardening, cooking forfamily and friends, traveling, and dancing. She wasthe first majorette for the University of Florida Gators,and later came to her senses and became an avidSeminole.Elizabeth Flowers is preceded in death by her parents,her husband Lee Richard Flowers, Jr. known as

Coach Flowers, and Pops; and sons Woodrow LeeFlowers and Albert Bradley Flowers.Mrs. Flowers is survived by her six grandchildrenKelli Matthews and husband Michael, Melissa Powelland husband Cale, Jennifer McKenzie and husband

Nathan, Allison Flowers, Shelley Johnson and hus-band Kevin and Richard Flowers and wife Christy.Her fourteen great grandchildren include Austin, Jor-dan, Isabella, Jayden, Destiny, Caleb, Mason, Tyler,Mallory, Kaden, Kiaya, Madeline, Molly and Aiden.Special former daughters-in-law include Linda Flow-ers Presnell and Janet Lee Flowers. The family would

like to say a special thank you to many who helpedwith Mema, Shelby Johnson, Patty Freeman, AltaTabb, Patty Hansen and Linda Presnell. Shelley wouldlike to extend her heartfelt thanks to all of her familyfor surrounding one another and supporting one an-other during the loss of Mema.Floral arrangements are being accepted.Pallbearers will be Kevin Johnson, Cale Powell, Na-than McKenzie, Greg Presnell, Greg Whitehead andJamie Johnson.&ou may go online to view obituaries, offer condo-

lences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.

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

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Community wide Youth gathering at:Freeport Presbytery Church located onHwy. 20 near Franks Cash and Carry.

Every first Sunday of the month at 5:00for games, fun and PIZZA!

For Sale

Local man helping local businesses..contact 850-585-0262

Advertising special of 2months for only $100

Get your advertisement printed10,000 times , you change yourAd as wish during special.

Custom Glass EtchingKeepsakes drawings, entrance

doors a specialty. All types of glassone of a kind, each piece done byhand.

Call 585-0262 for more details

***Investment opportunity for expansion of

new business along Hwy. 331. Contact Em-erald Star News and leave message if inter-ested. UnLimited potential for right persons.Call 585-0262 for information.

Walton County Recreation FallSoccer registration is now openwith teams in DeFuniak Springs,Paxton, Freeport, and SouthWalton. Children ages 5-12 areeligible to participate. The cost is$50 per child in Freeport, Paxton,and DeFuniak Springs and $60per child in South Walton (due topost-season play.) For more infor-mation, go to www.waltonrec.com.

14ft. Kennedy Craftboat25hpEvinrude motor w/ trailer. Good river

boat with a few extras. Leave message850-835-4191

The 27th Annual Sandestin Tri-athlon Race on Saturday, Au-gust 24th will feature 700 par-ticipants for a half mile Gulf ofMexico swim, a 20-mile bike

along the coast, and a 4-mile runthrough the Sandestin beachsideand bayside communities. Pro-ceeds will benefit Sacred HeartHospital on the Emerald Coast.Registration will remain openuntil August 20th or until therace is full. Go towww.sandestintriathlon.com to

register or for more information.

FREEPORT The PlanningBoard will not meet August 7,2013. The next scheduledmeeting is September 4, 2013

at 7pm.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS - TEXT PROPERTY ID# TO 85377

RARE FIND ON BAY GROVEWooded .77 ac lot with 103 on the Bay and a

sandy beach. City W&S available. Deedrestrictions prohibit mobile homes. $269,500

NEW PRICE! - ID# T9026693BR/1.5BA, 1,150 sq. ft. brick home nearFour Mile Creek. Split floorplan. Two out-

buildings. Half acre lot. ONLY$99,500

COMMERCIAL LAND3 acres on west side of growing Hwy 331 S.Over 350 feet of hwy frontage. CW available

w/sewer nearby. Call for details. $375,000

MALLET BAYOU - ID# T88494REDUCED 3BR/2BA, 1,514 SF split BRplan. His/hers closets. Dock w/pwr &water, fenced yard. Sold As-Is. $224,250

2.5 ACRES OFF HWY 20Efficiency style cabin in the woods! 504 sq.ft. w/covered back deck. Convenient loca-tion with privacy. ID# T1523719 $57,500

Pool

Barn

Land

NEW LISTING!

Impressive, all brick, custom home with approximately 3,368 sq. ft.Built in 2003 with 3BR/3.5BA, high ceilings and many upgrades.Gourmet kitchen is a chefs delight! Large family room with built inentertainment center. Separate living room area and formal diningroom. Summer kitchen and storage area. Barn with 2,400 sq. ft. plusdouble carports. Gorgeous oaks included, too! $1,395,000

PRESTIGIOUS 20 ACRE ESTATE

NEWLY REMODELED IN DFS3BR/2BA, 2,026 SF. Kitchen has bar &eat-in area. Bonus computer/craft room.

Open back deck. ID# T649357 $122,500

HWY 90 ACREAGE - ID# T483643Near Okaloosa-Santa Rosa line. Ownerfin. avail w/ 10% down & flexible terms.Over 4 acres w/public water avail. $65,000

NEAR BLACK CREEK LODGE3BR/2BA, 1,397 sq. ft. manuf. home on .48ac. Split BR plan w/FP. Easy access to boatlaunch. ID# T1581476 ONLY$84,700

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