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More Deaths and Illnesses linked to energy drinks
The FDA has posted adverse-event reports for two more energy drinks: 40 illnesses and five deaths linked to Monster Energy, and 13 illnesses and two lasting ..

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WCSB Code of Conduct

They have a dress code, but there needed to be clarification so a violation was a violation, but maybe not. The Walton School Board recently held workshops to review the Code of Conduct and the Pupil ....

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Deputy Runs Over Beach Goer At approximately 6:05 p.m.

Tuesday, 30-year-old Chad Biernacki, a deputy with the Walton County Sheriffs Office (WCSO), was patrolling the beach area southwest of Pompano Joes (Miramar Beach) ...

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Hello all you wonderful people! As I was cruising the beaches this past weekend I saw way too many people with extensively red sun burnt bodies. I thought I would pass some basic information along to you all. The sunscreen aisle of the grocery store or drugstore these days is big and confusing. The shelves are loaded with gels, sticks, sprays, and oil-free versions in addition to the traditional lotions we grew up with. What's the best kind to get? That depends on you, says dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. The best sunscreen is the one you're willing to use every day. The next step is to ask yourself these six questions to help make a perfect sunscreen match:

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Are you sporty? Then the gels are best, as they adhere well while you move and sweat, he says. Do you break out? Then the oil-free kind is best. Do you have dry skin? Use a creamy sunscreen. Do you have sensitive skin or rosacea? Then stay away from chemical blockers, opting for mineral (or physical) blockers instead. They use either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which sit on the skin's surface. Chemical blockers are absorbed into the skin and can be irritating. Are you shopping for your kids? Then the stick kind is best as its formulation is waxy, which keeps it from dripping into their eyes. If you have a baby or toddler, choose a mineral/physical sunblock (think zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) that may be less irritating to the skin. But if you have a baby who is less than 6 months old, you should keep her out of the sun. "Babies have much more sensitive skin than adults, and sunscreen should be avoided," states the American Academy of Dermatology's web site. Are you bald? It doesn't matter what kind of sunscreen you use, just make sure to slather the sunscreen all over your head. Or better yet, wear a hat. Even better? Do both, said Whitney Bowe, MD, assistant medical director for cosmetic and laser services at Advanced Dermatology PC in Westchester, N.Y.

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Are you hairy? Then the sprays and gels are best as they don't take forever to rub in, clinging to hairs like creams do, Zeichner says Apply your sunscreen about 15 minutes before you go outside so that it has a chance to adhere to your skin in a cool environment. If you put it on while you're outside, you could sweat it off, Bowe says. You probably need to use more than you think: at least 1ounce -- or a full shot glass worth -- for your whole body every two hours, more often if you've gone swimming or have been sweating, Bowe says. Your face needs a nickel-sized amount. Seems like too much? It's not. Research has shown that most people only apply a quarter to half the amount their body actually needs. And that can leave you, well, burned. "Applying half the amount will effectively give you protection of the square root of the SPF," Zeichner says. Reapply right after swimming and sweating. If you've been using a water-resistant sunscreen, check the label to see how long the water resistance lasts. Don't forget your lips, which need a lip balm or lipstick that contains sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Got an old bottle of sunscreen? It may be time to replace it. If youve had it a year or more, check the expiration date on the bottle.

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OCSO Three Weapons Arrests

As reported by WZEP AM1460

More Deaths and Illnesses linked to energy drinks

The Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office has arrested three local men on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in three separate incidents over the last two days. The first arrest took place June 3rd at 3850 Indian Trail in Destin. 44-year-old Alfred George Price of 813 Main Street is accused of intentionally pointing a shotgun at his roommates and screaming that he was going to kill them. The roommates say they fled for their lives while yelling and stomping on the floors to alert neighbors at the apartment complex. Multiple neighbors heard the screams for help and called the Sheriffs Office. Deputies found a 12 gauge shotgun and Glock .22 handgun in Prices room. He is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill (DOMV) and violation of a domestic violence injunction that prohibited him from possessing firearms. In a second unrelated incident, the OCSO has charged 32-year-old Enrique Jamah Hill of #9 Sixth Avenue in Shalimar with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill (DOMV) and possession of a firearm under the influence of alcohol. Deputies were called to 40 Eglin Street June 3rd in reference to an armed disturbance in progress. Deputies say Hills girlfriend told them hed been drinking alcohol all afternoon and while she was outside talking to neighbors, Hill came out with a shotgun and began waving it around. She says he went back into the home and she heard a shotgun noise. Deputies found a hole on the top of a dresser inside the bedroom closet and in a flat screen tv in the bathtub. The shotgun was found between the mattresses in the bedroom. The third incident took place in the early morning hours of June 4th at Cedars Condominiums, 209 West Miracle Strip Parkway in Mary Esther. 28year old Joseph Ryan Dobson is accused of pointing a gun at his fianc and a friend after watching a documentary on Adolph Hitler. Dobsons fianc says he then pointed the weapon towards the ceiling and fired two shots. Deputies found Dobson inside the condominium on the bedroom floor, highly intoxicated. Dobson is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to kill (DOMV) and discharging a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. No one was injured in any of the three incidents.

Alaqua Animal Refuge Receives Grant: Purina names refuge top in the state of Florida The FDA has posted adverse-event reports for two more energy
drinks: 40 illnesses and five deaths linked to Monster Energy, and 13 illnesses and two lasting disabilities linked to Rockstar Energy. WJHG, Channel 7, reports Alaqua Animal Refuge will receive $2,000 from Purina. Alaqua Animal Refuge is home to many different types The new reports follow this week's revelation of FDA reports link- of animals who've either been rescued or seized ing 92 illnesses and 13 deaths to 5-Hour Energy shots. The FDA from poor living conditions. previously said it was investigating the deaths linked to Monster Energy. On their website WJHG says Alaqua Animal Refuge Shelter Manager Samantha Graves exThese adverse-event reports (AERs) are filed by patients, fami- plains they are a ten and a half acre refuge right now and generally support between two hunlies, or doctors. They simply warn that the products might have dred and two hundred and fifty animals at any harmed someone -- but they do not prove that the product one time. The animals are not all cats and dogs, caused harm. The FDA can remove a product from the market Graves says they also take in livestock, horses only when investigation shows that the product causes harm and pretty much any domestic animal that when used according to the product label. needs assistance. "If we find a relationship between consumption of the product and harm, FDA will take appropriate action to reduce or eliminate the One of the refuges premiere projects is the risk," FDA public information officer Shelly Burgess says. "Priceless Purrs Program" which covers adoption costs for cats six months and older. Refuge Moreover, the reports do not offer details on any underlying employees applied for a Purina Cat Chow grant medical conditions that may have led to product-related illnesses. to help support the popular program. The reports, some dating back to 2004, are not a complete inventory of all events that product users may have suffered. Most people, and many doctors, do not know how to file these reports or do not get around to filing them. And even when a product actually causes an illness, a user or doctor may not associate the product with the illness. The new reports detail the events suffered by users of 5-Hour, Monster, and Rockstar energy drinks. These include: Deaths due to heart attack or suicide linked to 5-Hour Energy A miscarriage linked to 5-Hour Energy Convulsions, life-threatening fear, deafness, and hemorrhage linked to 5-Hour Energy Graves says they received an email from Purina because they use the products and were invited to apply. She says they are very excited they accepted Alaqua. After becoming the top vote getter in Florida the refuge received two thousand dollars in grant money. Graves says part of the grant is supplies and that's equally exciting to them because in addition to food and litter they're giving cat beds and some furnishings. She says these will be very useful when they move. The refuge is upgrading its facility to an eighty-five acre lot right outside of Freeport. While this grant helps with feline costs the refuge still needs other donations as it prepares to make the big move. The Alaqua Refuge has been operating since 2007 and is one of the biggest refuges in Northwestern Florida

Deaths due to heart attack or loss of consciousness linked to

Monster Energy drink Hospitalization due to irregular heartbeat, severe diarrhea, migraine, psychotic disorder, heart attack, and/or vomiting linked to Monster Energy drink

Disability from irregular

heartbeat or stroke linked to Rockstar Energy drink Hospitalization due to psychotic disorder, increased heart rate, or loss of consciousness linked to Rockstar Energy drink All of these reports are collected by the product manufacturers. Because they market their products as nutritional supplements, they are required to submit them to the FDA.

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As you head to the beach or pool, here are some sun-sense tips to keep in mind: Skin that tans is not invulnerable to cancer, and one application of sunscreen daily is not enough protection against the sun's harmful ultra-violet rays, according to skin cancer experts. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, claims more than 9,000 lives in the United States every year. The rate has been rising over the past 30 years and it's now one of the most common cancers in people younger than 30 years old, particularly young women. Although genetics can increase your risk of melanoma, the best way to prevent skin cancer is to reduce sun exposure by wearing protective clothing, applying sunscreen and simply staying out of the sun. The Melanoma Research Alliance has teamed up with experts from the charitable initiative Stand Up to Cancer to clear up common myths about melanoma. Myth: If your skin tans but doesn't burn, you cannot get skin cancer. Fact: Sun exposure of all levels can contribute to cancer development. Even people who don't usually burn can get melanoma. Myth: Tanning booths are safe because they are not "real sun." Fact: Tanning beds are not safer than natural sun exposure. Most tanning beds utilize UVA rays, which penetrate to the deeper layers of the skin and may increase the risk of melanoma. They also use UVB rays, the cause of most sunburns. The World Health Organization classifies tanning beds as "carcinogenic to humans." Women who use tanning beds more than once a month are 55 percent more likely to develop melanoma, the U.S. National Cancer Institute reports.

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The FREEPORT POST

Walton Drowning
As reported by WZEP AM1460

Sunday afternoon, the South Walton Fire District responded to two unconscious victims in the Gulf of Mexico behind the area of S. Spooky Lane in South Walton. An unidentified male had entered the gulf and was apparently caught in a rip current and taken under water. A second unidentified male entered the gulf in an attempt to rescue the first male. The second male was also overcome by the rip current and taken under. SWFD Lifeguards responded from the closest towers located 1\2 mile from the victims. Within minutes, 3 SWFD guards entered the water and retrieved both male victims. Once on shore SWFD Paramedics were able to sustain a pulse in one victim and quickly transport him to the hospital where his condition is unknown at this time. The other victim was pronounced dead. His identify is unknown at this time. At the time both victims entered the water, red flags were flying and weather conditions were rain with lightning in the area. This was an unguarded beach area. SWFD continues to urge all beach goers to obey the flag warning system at all times.

WCSB Meeting
As reported by WZEP AM1460 The Walton School Boards meeting day started at 8am with the public portions beginning at 2pm as they held the first of three workshops. The budget workshop included a discussion on the state giving a raise to teachers, but Superintendent Anderson said this will be paid by the Walton taxpayers. Some items from the Code of Conduct meeting include no pocket knives and a clarification of layered shirts and pants with holes in them. The Student Progression Plan workshop had a number of changes to graduation requirements, some more, some less. The regular meeting ended the day with a short agenda, but an important item if you are a fan of the Walton High Yates Field. The District will save through direct sales by buying materials themselves and saving on the sales tax. The Capital Outlay plans for Seaside and Walton Academy Charter Schools were approved. The Board approved the personnel recommendations, Florida Virtual School agreement, an agreement with Bay County Schools to service certain students with IEPs, the payroll calendars and budget amendments. The Board agreed the two employees in the payroll department are unbelievable miracle workers. The district will make changes to the roadway around Bay Elementary to help with traffic and the Board approved an easement with Walton County. The Board approved three job descriptions, cleaning up some and adding others. These are not subject to hire without Board approval.

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WCSB Code of Conduct

As reported by WZEP AM1460

They have a dress code, but there needed to be clarification so a violation was a violation, but maybe not. The Walton School Board recently held workshops to review the Code of Conduct and the Pupil Progression Plan. This is the yearly meeting to help get ready for printing of the documents that let the students, parents or guardians and school officials know what the rules are. As the workshop started, Kay Dailey said the word guardian was added throughout the document it will now say, parent/guardian. WCSD was also added throughout the document. The code also has an update on layered shirts, noting the style requires the first shirt put on needing to meet the dress code and any other shirts over it can violate. Holes in garments above the knees that expose the flesh are prohibited. Superintendent Anderson said they were sending kids home because they had holes in the pants above the knee, but also had some type of legging under so flesh was not showing; or they had a v-neck, but it was over an allowable shirt. She said they were spending time on the rule, instead of looking at the intent. A statement of all day excused absence was added under the truancy section. The statement talks about a pattern of non-attendance and actions that can be taken. The actions can include parents and if the parent or guardian does not respond when needed, there could be action filed with the court. The statement targets students that have missed more than five days in 30 calendar days or ten days in a 90 day calendar period. A child study team becomes involved to see what, if any, the next steps will be. Pocket knives are now banned. The state does not prohibit them, but the district now considers them dangerous and no having a purpose during the school day. Misuse of apps on electronic devices is now prohibited. The use of the internet and electronic devices provided by the school is now part of the classroom. Language was added to make sure the students and parents understand they are responsible for the proper use of the technology. The schools and district can check to make sure these are being used properly. Prohibiting cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking have been added as well as not downloading or sending items like porn. Students should not use a laser device improperly, that is dont shine one in someones eyes. There is also a number of proper email and internet etiquette use. Continuing with additions to cover technology, the district will not be responsible if you bring a device to the school. Students can not use cell phones or other wireless devices once the school day starts. They can have them, but they need to be off. Any emergency calls will still go through the office. And students not only should be careful in what they send, making sure it is not objectionable, but they need to make sure they do not send student or other information. Do not share other student's information. Much of this is for safety online. Some of the cyber bullying/stalking language is from the state. Those new smokeless e-cigarettes, leave them home along with all types of tobacco products.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Zoological Park Opens Gates to the Public
The wait is over as the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Zoological Park opens its gates to the public at 10 a.m. on June 15 for its Grand Opening celebration. Festivities will include animal encounters, zookeeper talks, childrens activities, food, drinks, and more. The Refuges animal ambassadors will also be on site to meet and greet the public. Our dedicated volunteers have made this dream become a reality, said Amanda Wilkerson, executive director of the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. They rallied with us to renovate and improve exhibits, buildings and zoo grounds. We have come this far because of them and it doesnt stop there. The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge acquired the zoo formerly Sasquatch Zoo in January. The zoo is home to more than 100 animals from all over the world, including big cats, primates, foxes, wolves, antelope, deer and a petting zoo. A new resident at the zoo will be unveiled at the Grand Opening and children can enter a contest to name him! The Refuges zoo hours will be Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entry at 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 2-10. The zoo is located at 5262 Deer Springs Dr. in Crestview, Fla. For more information, call the refuge at (850) 650-1880.

LOLA AND ARABELLA By M. Vreeland

Theres a song from a Broadway musical that says, Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets. At Alaqua Animal Refuge our Lola is hoping that, in her case, these words hold true. This sweet gray tabby with her arresting sea foam green eyes currently resides in the front Cat Cabin, and what she wants more than anything is a place of her very own to call home. Lola is quiet and undemanding. This is not to say that she doesnt love attention, she simply waits patiently for someone to take notice of her. Then, a little rub under the chin or a gentle scratch between the ears and Lola responds with purrs of contentment. Arabella is another tabby looking for a forever home. She lives with her feline friends in the back Cat Cabin. A gorgeous girl with unusual coloring, Arabella has a coat thats a mixture of gray and orange striping and soft green eyes with an exotic touch of gold here and there. Very friendly and eager for attention, she watches each day for that special someone to walk in and whisk her away. Both Lola and Arabella encourage visitors to stop by our peaceful sanctuary and give them the opportunity to show what wonderful cat companions they can be. "Northwest Florida's Premier Animal Sanctuary and Adoption Center" Alaqua Animal Refuge is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter, located at 914 Whitfield Road, Freeport. We welcome you to visit all the adoptable animals at our beautiful ten acre sanctuary any Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information you can call us at 850-880-6399 or check out our website at www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org.

The Freeport City Elections are July 9. VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS CLOSE Monday, June 10, 5:00 p.m.
QUALIFYING: Tuesday, June 11th Thursday, June 13th 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. and Friday, June 14th 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; ABSENTEE: Monday, June 17th, through Monday, July 8th during office hours (8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday) and 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 (drop off only) ELECTION DAY: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013 All persons eligible to vote in the Freeport City Election will vote at the Freeport Community Center: 16040 US Hwy 331 South, Freeport, Florida 32439. Qualifying and absentee Voting will be held at the Freeport City Hall, 112 State Hwy 20 West, Freeport, FL 32439. Please contact the Robin Haynes at 835-2822

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Healthmark Health Matters
No Rest For The Weary?
DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER SARA COMANDER ATTENDS GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COUNCIL MEETING
DeFuniak Springs, FL On Monday, June 3rd, District 4 Commissioner and Gulf Coast Consortium Executive Committee Member, Sara Comander and Walton County Special Projects Coordinator, Larry Jones traveled to Pensacola for the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (GCERC) Meeting.

Anyone who has worked in a hospital, fire station or police station has probably done shift work. Too often, people are required to constantly rotate to different shifts, disrupting their sleep cycles and putThe RESTORE Act established a Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (the ting their health at risk. Although humans are naturally wired to be Council), which is comprised of governors from the five affected Gulf States, the awake during the day and to sleep at night, good daytime sleep is posSecretaries from the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, sible if you must work at night.
and Homeland Security as well as the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Gulf States recommended According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, some of the best ways and President Obama appointed the Secretary of Commerce as the Councils to promote better sleep during the day are to avoid stimulants, such as Chair.

caffeine and nicotine, before bedtime. For someone working nights and who needs to sleep from morning until afternoon, try to avoid caffeine after midnight.

At home, create a restful environment. To promote uninterrupted sleep, turn off or unplug the phone and hang room-darkening shades on the windows. Turn down the thermostat, wear an eye mask and post a "Do not disturb" sign on your bedroom door and possibly the front door as well. Schedule appointments and other activities around your sleep period, and train family and friends to leave you alone while you sleep. Stick to the routine. Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day helps promote good sleep. Be as consistent as possible, even on weekends and days off. Make healthy lifestyle choices. Eat a healthy diet and include physical activity in your daily routine. If exercise seems to energize you, plan to work out after you wake up rather than before you go to sleep. Resist the temptation to use junk food or nicotine to stay awake or alcohol to get to sleep. If these tips don't seem to help, sometimes an underlying sleep disorder or other issues need to be addressed. Consult a sleep specialist or call Healthmark Regional Medical Center at (850) 951-4500.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE The Walton County Board of Commissioners will hold a Workshop on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 8:30 AM at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL. The purpose of this Workshop will be to hear brief presentations from the top 6 firms relating to RFQ 013-015 Professional Engineering Services.

During the meeting, the group presented their draft initial comprehensive plan for Restoring the Gulf Coasts Ecosystem and Economy. Additional information can be found at www.restorethegulf.gov.
It was heartwarming to see how many people attended the meeting and how much they care about or environment and restoring the gulf coast, said Comander. The meeting was informative and interesting and it provided information on how the 30% Pot 3 State Restore Act money will have to be awarded following the same guidelines that the GCERC council has to use. Further public meetings will be held throughout the five affected states in order to garner public input on the draft initial plan.

Reward Offered In Robbery

Someone stole his stuff and now he wants help getting it back. Dexter Burke says someone stole items, including firearms, from his home in the Alaqua area. The Walton County Sheriffs Office is investigating but the crook has not been caught. Burke is offering a $1000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who robbed him or the return of all the items. The robbery took place Thursday May, 23. The report is there were several robberies in the area. Burke says they stole guns, knives, jewelry and personal items. He says they even took his class ring, something that can not be replaced. He says he will continue to look for the person who took from him and tells First News he will not give up. He estimates the items taken range in the $15,000 plus range. If you have information on the criminal or the whereabouts of the items, call the Walton County Sheriffs Office or the Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers.

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The 14 day Overview

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

You are handy. If the clock breaks on Monday or Tuesday, you'll wind it up and set it back on the wall. You need a functioning clock in order to be at your best, what with all the organizational responsibilities you shoulder this week. Wednesday and Thursday, a creative solution to an interpersonal problem is far superior to a punitive solution, and on Friday, an experiment with a friend leads to an extraordinary discovery. Romance is the dominant theme on Monday and Tuesday. Rather than a typical date -- coffee, food, a movie -- try climbing a tree together, or sitting in the middle of an empty soccer field, or reading aloud to one another. The more creativity you put into this, the more you'll get out of it. It's natural that your thoughts midweek (especially Wednesday and Thursday) take a turn toward fantasy, The great thing about Monday and Tuesday is that you will get a lot done. The not great thing is that you'll want to snack every step of the way. Watch that. At a certain point, snacks only weigh you down. Wednesday and Thursday, you really don't need to watch anything -- your natural impulse will be toward healthy competition, and everyone else will be on the same page You're feeling secure on Monday and Tuesday, secure enough to let down your guard and characterize your feelings to someone else. They will be curious and ask great questions. Unfortunately, Wednesday through Friday offer less in the way of good responses from others. A power struggle is in the stars You're thinking about your future. Someone around you might accuse you of being stingy on Monday or Tuesday, but perhaps they're just moody because they're not getting what they want. They're not being showered with cash. Wednesday, thankfully, your social interactions turn on how interesting your conversations are, not how much money is flying out of your pocket There is a spotlight on you. What you do next is crucial. Be assertive. Tuesday you are humming with energy, and Wednesday and Thursday are extravagant, larger-than-life days. You may also make an extravagant purchase -- no garage sales for you! On Friday, you're so excited about your new acquisition that you may tip into showing-off territory, which isn't becoming Your incredible sensitivity on Monday and Tuesday is going to lead to beautiful things. It connects you deeply to your intuition. It makes you modest. And it inspires an honest desire to maintain good will. By Wednesday, friends will be discussing plans for a statue in your honor. And that isn't even the pinnacle of your week. What you should be orchestrating on Monday and Tuesday is an excuse for a bunch of people to come together -- maybe a thing for friends, maybe a family thing, maybe a friends and family combo. You get your motivation these days from other people, and motivation is what you'll need to get through your hectic days

Libra 9/23 10/22 Scorpio

Sure, many things may not be going your way, but check out all the flowering trees along the street, or the sounds of the wind, or the smile on a kid at the top of a slide. The small things. Even when everything else is difficult and crazy, there are ways to enjoy yourself. Wednesday and Thursday, most of your enjoyment comes from seeing other people

By virtue of your ability to make things happen, your desires are satisfied on Monday and Tuesday with very little string-pulling on your part. Everything just opens up the way you want it to. Don't ruin it by trying to exert control. Wednesday is a typical Wednesday -- middle of the week, work-centric, introverted, 10/23 11/21 bland -- and a run-in with the boss on Thursday brings about the doldrums Apply yourself toward really getting to know you-know-who on Monday and Tuesday. It's time to get deep. You have a lot of questions and so do they. Philosophy figures in some way. Wednesday and Thursday, you are too distracted by your good luck to think very deeply about anything, although you are utterly grateful. The sun shines down on you on Friday as well -- a perfect day for travel, Wherever Monday and Tuesday find you, you'd rather be someplace else. This is a frustrating feeling, but there is little you can do. Deal with whatever's in front of you, and you'll end your days with a sense of accomplishment. Midweek isn't easy on the work front -- turns out, someone you thought you understood has a whole backstory that changes everything -- and by Friday you feel utterly taxed by everyone else's demands. Oddly, you feel more relaxed and assured about work once the weekend comes

Sagittarius 11/22 12/2 Capricorn 12/22 1/19

Here's one definition of a hero: It's someone who, given a choice between doing the right thing at great personal cost or the wrong thing for great personal benefit, chooses the former. Think of Wesley Autrey, the remarkable fellow who leaped in front of an onrushing New York subway train in 2007 to save a stranger. Or Nelson Mandela, the now-ailing South African leader who spent 27 years in prison rather than sacrifice his commitment to set his people free. But what of Edward Snowden, the 29-yearold former intelligence worker who revealed Sunday that he is the whistle-blower responsible for exposing the government's secret tracking of Americans' phone records? Is he a hero for protecting the public's privacy at grave risk to himself, or a villain who should be prosecuted for disclosing secrets to terrorists? Now that the story has a face, the answer could say a lot about how it ends -- with Snowden in chains and the government continuing its spying without restraint, or with Snowden lionized and the government backing off. He says, convincingly, that he acted only after concluding that time was running out to stop a program that would end privacy as it has been commonly understood and pose "an existential threat to democracy." Those concerns are widely shared. And unlike others who've controversially exposed government secrets -- WikiLeaks Julian Assange and Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, the latter currently on trial and could be sentenced to life in prison -- Snowden was selective in his disclosures, excising information that he felt might put people at risk. Further, with each new disclosure, it has become increasingly obvious that the primary result of Snowden's actions is a plus. He has forced a public debate on the sweepingly invasive programs that should have taken place before they were created. A secret government database permanently tracking the actions of every American would, indeed, pose a threat to democracy if continued indefinitely. All the same, Snowden almost certainly faces an arduous path to heroism. Pure motives and laudable effects don't alter the fact that he broke the law and exposed information that is both deeply classified and highly useful in tracking terrorists. The government can't easily ignore the offense without creating a standard that would expose more damaging secrets to individual discretion. Snowden says he's prepared for this and, in fact, expects it.

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BE READY, STAY HEALTHY DURING HURRICANE SEASON TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reminds residents to consider important health matters while preparing for hurricane season. Beginning June 1, Floridians should begin stocking supplies and creating an emergency plan in preparation. Florida residents are encouraged to include important health related items and medical documents in their preparedness kits, said Dr. John Armstrong, State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health. By planning ahead to have necessary medications, signing up for special needs sheltering, and preparing to use a generator safely, Floridians and their families can remain safe and healthy during hurricane season. Remember to have an extra supply of prescription medications In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, you may need to evacuate your home. Access to regular health and medical services may be temporarily limited. Ensure you are able to continue taking your medications by being prepared. Plan in advance for special needs - If you or someone in your family has special needs, make sure your plans include preparing for any special evacuation requirements, special equipment or supplies, provisions for service animals and any other information that would be important for emergency responders to know. Contact your local emergency management office to learn more about special needs shelters and to preregister. Know how to safely use a generator Portable generators can be a handy tool during a power outage, yet can also be dangerous if used improperly. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can cause serious health concerns including weakness, chest pains, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, headaches, confusion, lack of coordination, impaired vision, loss of consciousness, and in severe cases, death. NEVER operate a generator indoors. ALWAYS operate outside in an open, dry, well-ventilated area. For more information on hurricane preparedness visit http:// www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp. View DOHs emergency preparedness video Dont Forgo the H2O at http://youtu.be/vQtf1W85lj4.

WCSB Budget Workshop

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Walton Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Finance Director Hobbs presented a look at the budget for next year. Anderson said the required local effort is going up and that means the public will be funding the teacher increase. She said the teachers pay increase from the state is not money provided by the state, rather from the mandates. The increase is for teachers only, not support personnel. The budget is only an estimate until the tax assessor provides a final report in about a month. End of June tax certificate sales are another unknown factor. The projected fund balance is $3.18 million, or 4.90% for the end of June. Of this $2.5 million is unassigned and this needs to stay at 3%. Student insurance has gone up about $200,000, there 12 new positions, teachers salary increase of $1.3 million, salary increases of $1.1 million and other costs of around over a million. There are also savings of half a million through attrition and in workers comp of a quarter of a million. Anderson said the budget looks like Walton is getting more money, but it is through the expense of the taxpayers. Hobbs said the FTE for students is $409,000 more than last year, but the required local effort is higher. She said the total state funding is $319,723 more, but there are requirements to pay for more. The budget shows the states required local effort from $31.3 million to $34.4 million. Including discretionary taxes, the difference is $3.5 million more. The millage required by the state goes from 2.905 to 3.137. While the numbers from the Property Appraiser are not in, the estimate is somewhere around $11.5 billion and Walton is expected to see an increase this year. Hobbs estimate of the budget has the General Operating at $48.14 million and the Capital Outlay at $11.78 million. The total estimate comes in at just under $60 million. Last year the District was at 5.013 mills. This years estimated total millage could be at 5.285 mills, an increase of 0.272. This is the increase the state legislature is requiring of the taxpayers. A $50,000 home would see an increase of about $7 to $14; and a $200,000 home would see an increase of $48 to $109, depending on the property values and final millage. With the voted half mill swap, the Board has pledged to reduce the Capital side of the budget by half a mill as it is put in the General side by half a mill. The Capital millage was at 2 mills when the voters approved the swap and the promise was made. If the Board keeps to its word, they will not raise the capital above 1.5 mills. Anderson said she will ask the principals to hire back any annual contract teachers they want back, unless the estimated enrollment has gone down. The expectation is there will be growth in the whole district, especially on the south end. She said she has studied the trends and told the Board, it is not a fluke, they are growing. Safe schools has a slight increase in the budget, but Anderson and board member Faye Leddon talked about the need for action. Anderson said there will need to be a discussion about raising the Capital Outlay budget. The use of portables for classrooms is another need mentioned.

Deputy Runs Over Beach Goer

At approximately 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, 30-year-old Chad Biernacki, a deputy with the Walton County Sheriffs Office (WCSO), was patrolling the beach area southwest of Pompano Joes (Miramar Beach) in an F-150. The deputy came into contact with a group of underage drinkers and issued Notice to Appear (NTA) to the subjects. After clearing the scene, Deputy Biernacki got back into his patrol vehicle. He looked around his vehicle and saw no one in his immediate area so he put the vehicle into drive and began to move forward. He then began to turn the vehicle to the right to make a U-turn and travel in the other direction down the beach. Biernacki stated he felt a slight bump to his vehicle and heard a female curse. The deputy reported that at no time did anyone yell at him to stop or tried to flag him to let him know he was going to hit someone. Deputy Biernacki exited the vehicle and found two females located on the front passenger side, one of which had a tire mark on her right shoulder. The deputy assessed injuries to 21-year-old Jessica L. Nystrom, of Destin, and called for EMS. South Walton Fire Rescue arrived on scene and transported the pedestrian to Sacred Heart for treatment and observation with serious injuries. She is in stable condition. According to information gathered, the victim had been asleep on the beach for over 20 minutes before the deputy got back in his vehicle and she did not wake up until the vehicle hit her.

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Time in jail might take the fight out of him. Tuesday evening Walton County Sheriffs deputies responded to a call on Goldenrod Circle in reference to an intoxicated person attacking a security guard. Upon arrival, law enforcement found a security guard covered in blood, kneeling down on the ground, holding down another male (who was later identified as Terry Hays, 39, of Lakeland). According to deputies, Hays was growling and still combative. When a deputy on scene identified himself as law enforcement, Hays told the deputy he would kill him. The security guard informed deputies he had been attacked by Hays after Hays became confrontational at a wedding taking place on property. Hays tried to leave in his vehicle but security tried to stop him since he was intoxicated. The verbal argument progressed into a physical confrontation in which the security guard was pushed and then charged at by the suspect. Hays took the keys to his vehicle and stabbed the security guard numerous times in the back of the head.

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