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10 Habits Of Happy Couples.
Happy couples know that the real relationship be-
gins when the honeymoon is over. They know that
unless you maintain the garden of love, its beauty
will wither and die……………..……...Page 3
This Root Is More Effective
Than Chemotherapy Scientists
have discovered that the root of dandelion works
better than chemotherapy. While chemotherapy
kills all cells, dandelion ………..……...Page 4

Michelle Obama Tells Latinos
They’ll Bypass Congress on
Amnesty President Barack Obama is no
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Hello everybody. I hope this edition finds you doing better
than you was the week before and the week before that one.
Getting older does take it’s toll on your body, to say the
least. I see it in older people than I that just seem to say so little but so
much with just their eyes. It’s frustrating to see when someone wants to tell you more, but
just can’t find the strength or memory to fulfill the story.
What’s different to me about this, is that I am seeing the same within the younger gen-
erations. When you go to speak to them, their mind is so used to texting they don’t really
know how to say what they mean. How cool is that?
You get a Smart phone, yet you seem to become more forgetful of things. Your brain
gets confused when it hasn’t actually read the information to tell of the knowledge they do
know. Just too easy to look it up on Google or Yahoo. Anything you want to know is right
there at the tip of your finger. Just name it and you can find it or about it real fast.
Now, personally, I see this ‘dumbing’ of our youth, the next generation a bit disturbing
to a degree. As you know everything Smart’, needs electric of some sort. So, why would-
n’t our Nation step-up to the crisis coming to face us? Turn the power off in your house
for just 4 hours and see (without leaving the house), what will you and the kids do?
I’ll bet you that each kid in that first hour says it at least one time, ”I’m bored”, “don’t
know what to do”? How many of us parents start in about all the things we did as a kid
and no parent had to show us how to pass the day away, having fun! In most cases, I will
agree that it is the company you keep that helps you have a good or even better day.
So, what do you do when you have no friends? That is where the internet has taken over
that Free-time we all used to have. To do what we wanted without a hitch. Today’s society
feels there is an entitlement owed to them. How did this thought come along? Most youth
today constantly hear of or see racial tensions around them, they see ‘sex as a form of at-
tention, instead of a simple holding hands and talking together. I’ve witnessed younger
folks out on a date and each one has that phone glued to their hand, glancing at it often.
It’s like talking has become ‘boring’ to them. Typing short text phrases are much more
popular. When you are out with someone and they constantly look to the phone, they have
a problem. Either you are NOT funny, exciting, interesting or even descent to look at or
they have someone else on their mind. Why bother with a date, if a chat session is all you
wanted?
All these so-called friends you have listed on Facebook. How many of them, do you
really know? Like met them? Had dinner with them? Could tell me where they were born.
My point is, we are losing the communication lessons as a youth that are needed so to be
able to deal with people in the real world. Real meetings. Real dealings with another per-
son, not a picture in a photo. Maybe some of you can see where I am leading with this.
There is too much bullying going on in schools around here. Students tell the officer,
they joke about it, make excuses for them. Not acknowledging what a huge risk or step
that kid took to bid the confidence to let a teacher know. Most Adults in the school system
are worried about themselves, just making sure they keep a job.
If you miss that child’s request for help, you Failed! As a leader, as a concerned parent
or whatever. By the time a child asks or tells you of this situation you’ve not listened to,
by the time they do tell you? It’s already shaped them, formed them into believing what-
ever they may be making fun of. This is long term damaging affects on these kids. When
kids see Adults act like that they too will take the habit of what they see and do at home
into school. Sound right?
Sure a fat kid is a fat kid, but the times are now different. Think about this, your kids are
smarter than you give them credit for. Remember Mr. Internet and computer? He is al-
ways ready to spend time with them, make them feel safe, have their kind of ‘fun? Do you
really know what your kids are watching? Reading? Video is becoming such a huge factor
in ways that it’s also shaping the way we live.
There are cameras everywhere. People who don’t like them? Criminals, perverts, child
predators, thieves, and of course your local ’drug dealer’. But if you have noticed a trend
that it is smart to video yourself when being pulled over from a cop for example. Look it
up, notice the entire behavior of that officer changes drastically when he knows he’s being
recorded. They all do.
So, what about a camera in each teachers room for surveillance? Safety of bullying?
Making sure things are going as they are intended to. No favoritisms by teachers. No child
left behind? Half of the students I see passed to next grade couldn’t tell you anything
about the class itself, only if the teacher was a B**** or not. Just stop them, and ask, what
did you learn last year? Watch the eyes roll around, not knowing what to say.
Yes folks, that is ourselves to blame. When we become old and they have no clue on
how to care for us as an individual, voter, worker. Who will they turn to for help to help
us? The computer that’s so full of information. Probably half of it is untrue. But what is
true to fact no one wants to be bothered by it. It’s not happening to me, why worry?
From my own military days, I’ll never forget that a person who is prepared for a circum-
stance mentally has a far better chance of making it, if they are well prepared.
So, I ask you? What did you speak to your kids about today? See the future coming…..
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have a lot of work to do to repair the damage they've done.
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but the citizenry capable of entrusting a
man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary
common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man
for their president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama,
who is a mere symptom of what ails America .
Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools
that made him their prince. The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all,
merely a fool.
It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools, such as those who made him their
president."


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Walton County Public Works
2013/2014 Dirt to Pave Program
Encounters Delays
The Walton County Department of Public
Works continues to address issues due to
recent flooding throughout the county.
Due to the current issues being addressed,
Public Works has had to delay the paving of
roads approved as part of the 2013/2014
Dirt to Pave Program. The delay in the con-
struction of the approved dirt to pave pro-
jects will allow Public Works crews to focus
their time and efforts on improving and re-
pairing flood damaged roads and improving
areas that are currently experiencing storm-
water related issues.
This delay is temporary in nature, and Pub-
lic Works will commence work on the ap-
proved Dirt to Pave program roads as soon
as resources allow.
10 Habits Of Happy Couples.
Happy couples know that the real relationship begins when the honeymoon is over.
They know that unless you maintain the garden of love, its beauty will wither and
die.
#1. Go to bed at the same time.
Remember the beginning of your relationship, when you
couldn’t wait to go to bed with each other to make love?
Happy couples resist the temptation to go to bed at dif-
ferent times. They go to bed at the same time, even if
one partner wakes up later to do things while their part-
ner sleeps. And when their skins touch it still causes each of them to tingle and
unless one or both are completely exhausted to feel sexually excited.
#2. Cultivate common interests.
After the passion settles down, it’s common to realize that you have few interests in
common. But don’t minimize the importance of activities you can do together that
you both enjoy. If common interests are not present, happy couples develop them.
At the same time, be sure to cultivate interests of your own; this will make you
more interesting to your mate and prevent you from appearing too dependent.
#3. Walk hand in hand or side by side.
Rather than one partner lagging or dragging behind the other, happy couples walk
comfortably hand in hand or side by side. They know it’s more important to be with
their partner than to see the sights along the way.
#4. Make trust and forgiveness your default mode.
If and when they have a disagreement or argument, and if they can’t resolve it,
happy couples default to trusting and forgiving rather than distrusting and begrudg-
ing.
#5. Focus more on what your partner does right than what he or she does
wrong.
If you look for things your partner does wrong, you can always find something. If
you look for what he or she does right, you can always find something, too. It all
depends on what you want to look for. Happy couples accentuate the positive.
#6. Hug each other as soon as you see each other after work.
Our skin has a memory of “good touch” (loved), “bad touch” (abused) and “no
touch” (neglected). Couples who say hello with a hug keep their skin bathed in the
“good touch,” which can inoculate your spirit against anonymity in the world.
#7. Say “I love you” and “Have a good day” every morning.
This is a great way to buy some patience and tolerance as each partner sets out each
day to battle traffic jams, long lines and other annoyances.
#8. Say “Good night” every night, regardless of how you feel.
This tells your partner that, regardless of how upset you are with him or her, you
still want to be in the relationship. It says that what you and your partner have is
bigger than any single upsetting incident.
#9. Do a “weather” check during the day.
Call your partner at home or at work to see how his or her day is going. This is a
great way to adjust expectations so that you’re more in sync when you connect after
work. For instance, if your partner is having an awful day, it might be unreasonable
to expect him or her to be enthusiastic about something good that happened to you.
#10. Be proud to be seen with your partner.
Happy couples are pleased to be seen together and are often in some kind of affec-
tionate contact — hand on hand or hand on shoulder or knee or back of neck. They
are not showing off but rather just saying that they belong with each other.
ISO in Walton County to Assess
Fire Protection Services
On August 7
th
, 2014, ISO came to
Walton County to perform an assess-
ment of the County’s Fire Department
and fire protection service. As part of
their process, ISO collects information
on fire-protection efforts in communities
and analyzes the relevant data using a
Fire Suppression Rating Schedule
(FSRS).
Following the assessment, ISO assigns a
Public Protection Classification (PPC)
from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally repre-
sents superior property fire protection
and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire
-suppression program doesn't meet ISO’s
minimum criteria.
In order to help establish appropriate
fire insurance premiums for residential
and commercial properties, insurance
companies need reliable, up-to-date in-
formation about a community’s fire-
protection services. ISO provides that
information through the Public Protec-
tion Classification program. Based on
the results, residents may see a change in
their premiums based on the County’s
ratings.
While the actual assessment has been
completed, the County will not know
their new PPC ratings and receive an
official report for approximately three
months. The current ratings are based on
ISOs last assessment, which was done
several years ago when the County's fire
protection service consisted entirely of
volunteer departments.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Please be advised that one or more members
of the Freeport City Council will attend the
2014 Florida League of Cities State Confer-
ence in Hollywood, Florida August 14-18,
2014.
Please be advised accordingly.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Please be advised that the Walton County
Local Restore Act Application Sub-
Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday,
August 14, 2014 at 3:30 PM at the Bayou
Arts Center located at 105 Hogtown Bayou,
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the
RESTORE Act.
Two or more Walton County Commission-
ers may attend. These meetings are open to
the public.



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Scientists have discovered that the root of dande-
lion works better than chemotherapy. While chemo-
therapy kills all cells, dandelion root kills only ones
affected by cancer.
This unjustly neglected plant abounds in medicinal
properties, and the only thing what needs to be
taken is to be picked from a clean environment,
away from traffic. In folk’s medicine traditionally is
preparing syrups of dandelion flowers, knowing that
it contains many medicinal substances. But what is
less known is that dandelion root helps cancer pa-
tients.
In addition, it has
diuretic properties,
stimulates the secre-
tion of bile, cleanses
the liver, helps in
allergies, and is an
excellent ally for
lowering choles-
terol. Dandelion root is rich in vitamins and miner-
als like iron, calcium, folic acid and magnesium,
and also contains vitamin C and vitamin A.
Natural News announced that at the Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry of University of Win-
dsor in Canada, was conducted a research and the
results inspire new hope to all those suffering from
this serious disease. Specifically, they came to the
conclusion that the root of the dandelion kills cells
affected by cancer. Another useful insight is that it
has no adverse effect on other cells in the body.
The study also found that tea from dandelion root
affects cancer cells so they literally falling
apart within 48 hours, during which time healthy
cells remain ungrazed. Continuous treatment with
dandelion root can destroy most cancer cells in af-
fected patients. This unexpected results forced re-
searchers to continue to study these wondrous plant.
John Di Carlo, 72-year-old is personally convinced
of the therapeutic properties of dandelion. He spent
three years on intense and aggressive treatment of
chemotherapy when the doctors released him at
home to his loved ones to spend the last days. Given
the fact that the doctors had fewer alternatives in
finding solutions to fight his illness suggested him
to drink tea from dandelion root, and after only four
months experienced a remission of the disease.
This Root Is More Effective
Than Chemotherapy
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS RESIDENTS
OF THE
IMPORTANCE OF BACK TO SCHOOL VACCINATIONS
TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Department of Health recognizes Au-
gust as National Immunization Awareness Month and encourages par-
ents to have their children immunized now to avoid the back-to-school
immunization rush. Department of Health offices statewide are provid-
ing free immunization services for eligible children who are entering
school for the first time and those who are returning to class in the up-
coming school year. Parents of kindergartners and 7
th
graders are en-
couraged to review their children's immunization record to ensure they
are ready for the upcoming school year. Students entering college are
also encouraged to ensure their immunizations are up to date.
"Back to school vaccinations help protect Florida's children and families
from the spread of infectious diseases,” said Dr. Celeste Philip, Deputy
Secretary for Health and Deputy State Health Officer for Children's
Medical Services. "I encourage Florida's parents to review their child's
immunization records and requirements and make plans to obtain
needed immunizations soon.”
Vaccines help develop immunity to countless infectious diseases by
enabling the body to recognize and fight vaccine-preventable dis-
eases. The following vaccines are required for children entering pre-
school and grades K-12: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping
cough), measles, mumps, rubella, polio, varicella (chickenpox) and
hepatitis B. Students entering college should check with the health ser-
vices at their college regarding immunization requirements.
If your child is due for a vaccine, please visit your child's health care
provider or one of our health department clinics. Visit http://goo.gl/
zyJ6Hp to learn which immunizations your child may need. Call your
local county health department to find out locations and times for immu-
nization services available near you. Contact information for the De-
partment of Health offices in each of Florida's 67 counties can be found
online at http://goo.gl/MwCDhm.
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve
the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, &
community efforts.
Follow the Department on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Face-
book. For more information about the Florida Department of Health
please visit www.floridahealth.gov.
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Students in Full-Scale Revolt Against
Michelle Obama’s lunch rules
Generally speaking, the more the American people understand about liberal policies,
the less they like them. That’s one reason why Democrats often rush to pass legisla-
tion and make claims like Pelosi’s famous quote about the Affordable Care Act, “We
have to pass the bill so that you can find out what’s in it.”
It also explains President Barack Obama’s falling poll numbers much better than
claims of “racism” do; most Americans are not only now coming to the realization
that Obama is black, but they are realizing more each day that he is the most liberal
president America has ever had.
Now, as students and teachers head back to school
for the 2014-2015 school year, some of them are ex-
periencing the full impact of Michelle Obama’s
school meal rules for the first time.
According to one report, the new rules impact not only
school breakfasts and lunches, but also vending ma-
chine offerings on school property.
The report describes the new vending selections as “a
wholesale change” from previous years. Students–and
teachers–looking for a chocolate bar or a bag of chips
will instead have the option to purchase fruit or salad,
as the pictures below indicate.
Some students have taken to social media to express
their displeasure over the Healthy Hunger-Free
Kids Schools Act, sharing pictures of the new ma-
chines, their own displeasure at the healthier choices, or their preferred snacks.
Russ Barley –Freeport Mayor
Greetings from the Mayor’s Office,
Hot Summer days are still here and school is about to begin, hopefully we will
see some change in the temperatures within the next month or so. The city
council reviewed a proposal for a four day work week for the city employees
and it was decided that we would give it a try for a period of time to see how it
would work out, basically we would work 10 hour days and shifts would be
designed to fit the needs of the departments. The council also voted for the
Mayor’s position to have a purchase allowance of $5,000 for items that may
come up for purchase rather than having to call a special meeting to approve
the said amount. The Freeport City Council will be attending the Florida
League of Cities Conference this week in Hollywood Florida, this will enlight-
ened us as to how other municipalities are ran and hopefully, give us ideas how
we can make changes to better our community. The utility department has
been doing a great job in keeping up the grass and landscaping throughout the
city and should be commended on a job well done. We have another two new
businesses Southern Comfort Restaurant located on Highway 20 E., open for
breakfast and lunch with good southern cooking and Kingdom Prints and
Graphics also located on Highway 20 W. next to the Prissy Hen and Emerald
Coast Flowers- congratulations and welcome to Freeport. We are down to 39
days until our first annual city festival- Freeport “Bayfest” and the final meet-
ing will take place on August 18
th
and excitement is in the air for a fun filled
day, please mark your calendars and go to FreeportBayfest.com for informa-
tion on all of the events. The festival is on September 20, 2014, at the Freeport
Regional Sports Complex. The city will also be erecting a commerative plaque
and American Flag for the Battle of Marianna where the soldiers came into
Walton County down at Four Mile Creek, this unveiling will take place on
September 21, 2014, at Marse Landing-Four Mile Creek beginning at 3:00
PM. The City Council is in the process of working of budgets for the coming
year and within the next few weeks I will be giving an annual budget report.
Best of luck to all of the students as they begin their year of studies on Monday
August 18
th
. Any comments, questions or complaints please let me know my
door is always open, please give me a call at 835-2822.
Hey FREEPORT!
We want to highlite your city, your kids, your
events….please share our E-mail with everyone!
Catholic Leaders: We Must Wage War
Against “Islamic State” to Defend Christians
All fights have two sides, and sometimes, when the combatants have similar ideals,
backgrounds, and goals, it can be difficult for observers to tell them apart.
This is not one of those fights.
The brutal terrorists of the Islamic State have risen from a small player in the
Syrian civil war into a major cause of instability in the middle east. Led by Abu
Bakr al-Baghdadi, whom the Obama administration released from custody in
2009, it now controls large territories in Syria and Iraq, and reports of its sav-
agery against its perceived enemies have finally led even this indecisive president
to order airstrikes to protect innocent lives.
The Pope himself expressed “dismay and disbelief” about the situation in Iraq,
adding that the Iraqis’ predicament “is going from bad to worse.”


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The following and attached information
is being provided by the Florida Depart-
ment of Health in Walton County.
Through intensive media exposure and
misinformation reaching residents and
visitors of Walton County, DOH-Walton
wants to educate our partners and the
public about Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio
vulnificus is a bacteria commonly found
in all warm brackish and salt water.
Transmission of Vibrio vulnificus can
occur to individuals with open wounds
going into water where the bacteria is
present. Also, the bacteria can be present
in raw shellfish, in particular oysters.

Infection from the bacteria is rare, but it
can be the cause of a serious medical
condition. Individuals at greatest risk of
infection are people with weakened im-
mune systems, particularly those with
chronic liver disease.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
 Vomiting/diarrhea
 Abdominal pain
 Fever
 A skin infection may lead to skin
breakdown and skin ulcers

The bacteria can invade the bloodstream,
causing a severe illness with symptoms
like fever, chills, decreased blood pres-
sure (septic shock) and blistering skin
lesions.
To prevent Vibrio vulnificus infections,
avoid exposure of open wounds or bro-
ken skin to warm salt or brackish water.
Cook shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels)
thoroughly.
If symptoms develop after exposure to
warm brackish or salt water or ingestion
of raw shellfish, please seek medical
attention immediately.
Obituary for John Allen Hockersmith

Mr. John Allen Hockersmith, age 86,
passed away Friday, August 8, 2014. He
was born in Newburg, Pennsylvania to
Bruce and Fredy Swartz Hockersmith.

Mr. Hockersmith was a resident of Free-
port for the past 13 years originally from
Pennsylvania. He was Methodist by faith
and a member of the Freeport United
Methodist Church. He was a veteran of
WWII serving his country in the United
States Navy. He worked as a line super-
visor with AT &T for over 35 years be-
fore retiring. He was an avid talker and
he enjoyed golfing and cooking. He had
a good sense of humor and he loved his
cats “Kit” and “Cat”.

Mr. Hockersmith was preceded in death
by his parents, his wife of 60 years Don-
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brothers Lee and Bruce Hockersmith of
Pennsylvania; one sister Norma of Penn-
sylvania; five grandchildren Michael,
Tommy and Amanda Mastrangelo , Jen-
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Gaye Patton is the writer of the Pet of the Week!
This week instead of a "Pet of the Week", we
are talking about six dogs - the Purple Paw
group. Dogs become a "Purple Paw" when they
have been here over a year. Their adoption fee
has been waived and with an approved applica-
tion, they would go home with cost. We feel
like they have been left behind and we don't
know why. These are six of the best dogs you
will ever meet in your life. Please help us by
sharing this lovely group of angels. Alaqua is a
wonderful place, but they all want homes of
their own too. They also want to be loved and
cuddled. Please help these sweeties... We thank
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At Alaqua, they have a special name
for us long-termers, we're older, but
do not fret. We may have a few miles
on us, but we're not ready to be put
out to pasture just yet!
The Purple Paw team is what they call
our group. All grown up, well be-
haved, kind hearted, and trained
where to poop.
With an approved application, the
best part is we are FREE! Priceless is
what they call us and of course we all
agree. You know us, as we have been
"Pet of the Day or "Pet of the Week",
We have been declared easy to care
for and the staff thinks that we're
sweet.
We've all grown to call Alaqua our
home. It is a great place to live, but
what we really want is a place of our
own. But humans pass us by, wanting
a puppy or a specific breed.
They overlook our gentle spirit, our
heart full of love, and that we could
be the best friend they will ever need!
Humans say, "you can't judge a book by
its cover".
With us, "what you see is what you get", you
will discover!
As we celebrate our first anniversary here.
Don't forget that's equivalent to SEVEN in
dog years!
We don't ask for much, just some good food
and a roof over our head.
A couple of pleasant walks and a nice comfy
bed. Reach deep into your heart and we bet
you will find, That the love from one of us
will bring peace to your mind.
Come out to see us, you'll find we're a gentle
and loving club. We'll make it worth your
while, and of course we all love a good tummy
rub!
Rarely in modern times have church lead-
ers called for military action, but this situation is
unique. Reports of armored vehicles firing indis-
criminately at civilians, savage decapitations, and
other atrocities abound.
Arguments from Hillary Clinton and others that
the chaos in Iraq and the rise of the Islamic State
are the fault of President Barack Obama’s disen-
gagement from the middle east are largely accu-
rate, as are claims that he waited far too long to
take military action, but that hardly matters now.
The point now is to utterly wipe out the radical
terrorists of the Islamic State.


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The best way to reduce the risk of skin can-
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violet (UV) radiation caused by the sun. Skin
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scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women.
Checking the skin for suspicious changes can often lead to detection of skin can-
cer at its earliest stages. Early detection provides the greatest chance for success-
ful skin cancer treatment.
There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous
cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma usually occurs in sun-
exposed areas, such as the neck or face and may appear as a pearly or waxy
bump, a flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion.
Squamous cell carcinoma also occurs on sun-exposed areas of the body. Peo-
ple with darker skin are more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma on ar-
eas that aren't often exposed to the sun. Squamous cell carcinoma may appear as
a firm, red nodule or a flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface.
Melanoma can develop anywhere on your body, in otherwise normal skin or in
an existing mole that becomes cancerous. Melanoma most often appears on the
face or the trunk of affected men. In women, this type of cancer usually develops
on the lower legs. In both men and women, melanoma can occur on skin that
hasn't been exposed to the sun and can affect people of any skin tone. Melanoma
signs include a large brownish spot with darker speckles, a mole that changes in
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soles, fingertips or toes, or on mucous membranes lining the mouth, nose or
other body cavities.
Anyone, regardless of skin color, can get
skin cancer. However, those with blond or red
hair and light-colored eyes, and who freckle
or sunburn easily, are much more likely to
develop skin cancer than is a person with
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sun may develop skin cancer, especially if the
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Please be advised that a Commit-
tee Member from the Walton
County Local RESTORE Act
Committee will be attending a
meeting orchestrated by Defend-
ers of Wildlife. The purpose of
this meeting will be to provide a
forum where the Committee
Members from eight coastal
counties in the Florida Panhandle
can share their committee’s pro-
gress in developing plans and
criteria for allocating RESTORE
funds and to learn from each
other what processes are working
and those that could be im-
proved. The meeting will be lo-
cated at the E.O. Wilson Bio-
philia Center (4956 Florida 20,
Freeport, FL 32439).
Although a Committee Member
from the Walton County Local
RESTORE Act Committee will
be attending this meeting, no offi-
cial action by the Walton County
Local RESTORE Act Committee
will be taken.
BREAKING: Michelle Obama
Tells Latinos They’ll Bypass
Congress on Amnesty
President Barack Obama is no stranger to taking
independent action–regardless of its constitutional-
ity–to further his agenda. His executive orders have
often been struck down by the Supreme Court, but
this president is not one to let something like that
stop him from doing whatever he sees fit.
Of course, Obama doesn’t only ignore Congress
when it comes to immigration policy; he has consis-
tently demonstrated that he’s unwilling to abide by
the wishes of the American people, either.
Apparently, the Obama administration is pre-
pared to ignore the legislative process once again
and enact its own policy, as First Lady Michelle
Obama made clear in a recent speech to Latinos
in New York City.
So make no mistake about it, we have to keep on
fighting as hard as we can on immigration,” she said
as the crowd cheered. “And as my husband has said,
he’s going to do whatever administrative action it
takes to fix this broken system.”
Obama reminded the attendees that they couldn’t
wait for Congress to act on their future and urged
them to seize opportunities on their own.
“We cannot afford to wait on Congress to lift up our
next generation. We can’t afford to wait on anybody
when it comes to our kids’ future,” she said. “Your
grandparents and parents didn’t wait for opportuni-
ties to come to them. No, they packed up their fami-
lies and moved to this country for a better life.”
Michelle is right on one account–expeditious action
is necessary both for the sake of the many children
who have become criminals by crossing into Ameri-
can illegally, and to protect others from making the
same poor choice. We also agree that the president
should take executive action–to secure the border
and step up the deportation of illegal immigrants as
both the law requires and the American people de-
mand.
The Founders created a deliberative legislative
process specifically to disallow the wishes of one
president or the precipitous actions of a small group
to take on the weight of law. Having just won a war
against precisely that sort of tyranny, they wished to
prevent its ever returning to America.
President Obama needs to do his job on border
security; he also needs to allow Congress to do
theirs.
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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
Libra
9/23 – 10/22
Scorpio
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Sagittarius
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Capricorn
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You have everything going for you, making this week a particularly enjoyable one. The focus on Leo suggests that
your social life and love life positively sizzle. There's so much going on for you that you could be spoiled for choice.
Whether you're looking for love or in a long-term relationship, laughter and companionship will light up your days.
In addition, you're forging ahead in your career with goals and ambitions, and you may be passionate in the extreme
when it comes to finding success.
One thing to remember is to pace yourself. Some people might be trying to take advantage of your good nature. With
Mars and Saturn both in Scorpio in August, someone might not even be too subtle about using you. Keep your dis-
tance as best as you can, even if the devious person in question is the friend of someone you care about.
Expect some great news regarding money, possibly professional advancement. You may have to control the urge to
break into tears of joy, Aries. A female friend could be going through some heavy changes and might want your sup-
port. Your best course of action would be to listen rather than offer advice. You may have to try hard to control your-
self, however. The situation could defy all reason.
Happy events involving a close female relative might have you feeling emotional, Taurus. A marriage or birth could
be involved. Your projects, particularly those with other people, could proceed well despite difficulties you've had to
overcome. The results could move you to tears. You may feel the need to control yourself, but don't be afraid to show
how you feel.
Your telepathy and intuition are at an all-time high today, Gemini. You should find it easier than usual to tune in to
others' thoughts and feelings. It might be a good idea to control your reactions. Don't tell others what you're picking
up unless you're sure they want to know. Your imagination and creative abilities are also operating at a very high
level. Make the most of them.
Today a deep concern for others' feelings could have you lending a sympathetic ear to those in need of some under-
standing. It's more important to listen than talk now, Cancer, even though your practicality might want to express
itself. Your affairs should go smoothly, bringing you a lot of satisfaction. Don't be surprised if you shed a few tears
of joy at some point.
Today you might complete a difficult project that's important to your career. Acknowledgement of your dedication
and hard work could find you more emotionally overwhelmed than makes you comfortable. You may have to make a
special effort to control your feelings. You've moved mountains to get where you are, Leo, so it's nice to be recog-
nized. You deserve to celebrate tonight.
A long-awaited social event, perhaps a wedding or christening, could have you moved to tears, Virgo. As you're
naturally a person who doesn't like to show your feelings, you might need to be by yourself until the urge to cry has
passed. This should be a very happy day for you as well, and your contentment could seem almost too good to be
true. It's real. Relax and enjoy it.
An intense, emotional dream could move you so powerfully that you awaken with the odd sense that the dream was
real. Write it down, Libra. Maybe it is. Efforts to overcome obstacles and advance in business could finally pay off.
You could walk around in a daze asking yourself if it really has happened. It has. Make the most of it, and don't be
afraid to show your feelings.
Today you may feel the need to do a lot of work around your home, Sagittarius. Perhaps you expect visitors or sim-
ply want to spruce up the place for yourself. You may need to pace yourself and not try to do everything at once. You
could run into difficulties that require help from others who may be unavailable. Control the urge to steamroll
through your chores.
Emotional discussions with your partner could move you to tears, Scorpio. You've overcome any difficulties and
probably reached a new understanding. Any relationship or friendship started or advanced now shows promise of
being strong and lasting. Your basic inclination will be to control your feelings, but don't be afraid to show them. It's
OK at times like this.
You may want to indulge yourself, as this week's lineup entices you to dive in and have fun. When it comes to mix-
ing and mingling, the presence of Mars in Scorpio linked with Pluto in your sign urges you to connect with people
who have the same desires and ambitions as you. On the subject of money, the urge to enjoy an extravagant shopping
spree may be too much to resist. However, Sunday is the day when you'll want to splurge even if it isn't justified.
Dear Editor,
I have to compliment you on being
so forthright in your work. The stories
of Obama is stories that very little
people would ever print for fear of the
Big White House.
Thank you for telling it like it is.
Sugar coated or one sided news, gets
boring and old quickly. I wish you to
grow and succeed, even if the odds
have been against you. But it’s been
6yrs you say? Great.
Keep up your work, the City of
FREEPORT will someday recognize
what all you do for the city through
means of advertising all the events
throughout Walton county. Hell, the
dang county needs to give you some
recognition too.
Being that you are online it helps
keep us informed of what’s going on
while we are away. Thank you.
Robert Taunton

Dear Editor,
I like how your newspaper has good
news more than bad. Your past few
editions have been spot on. To share
info. About the govt. fraud taking
place needs to be out to the public.
Our country needs more people like
you to help shape the world we live
in. Have you ever thought of running
for an office?
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Iraqi Christians Sooner
There aren’t many tactics that President Obama can claim he’s an
expert at executing, but passing the buck is definitely at the top of the
list.
As the situation in Iraq has gone from bad to worse, one that is largely
the result of Obama’s foreign policy blunders, the president is once
again pointing fingers for the deteriorating crisis, which has resulted
in the persecution of religious minorities like Christians and Yazidis.
Rather than taking full responsibility for his actions and acting like a grown up, Obama
has opted to blame the intelligence community for the fall of Iraq.
In other words, the president has likely been skipping out on his briefings again, which is why
he had no idea what was really going on.
According to WZ, Obama said that the U.S. failure to act sooner to respond to the Islamic
State terrorist group was the result of intelligence estimates that failed to anticipate the quick-
ness with which IS would take over Iraq.
“There is no doubt that their advance their movement over the last several of months has
been more rapid than the intelligence estimates and I think the the expectation of policy
makers both in and outside of Iraq.”
The president seems to have forgotten that it was his idea to remove troops from Iraq, a politi-
cally motivated stunt to help him get more votes in the 2012 election. He was warned repeat-
edly that the Iraqi military wasn’t ready to stand on its own, but in typical Obama fashion, he
ignored the counsel.
As if that weren’t bad enough, one of the top leaders in the IS is a terrorist that the president
released from Gitmo in 2009. Yet, this whole situation is due to faulty intelligence estimates.
One could assume that his lack of action in every major crisis facing the country, his tendency
to run away and hide on vacation or on the golf course, and his weakness when dealing with
foreign nations, indicates that Barack Obama is terrified of responsibility.
It’s time for the president to man up, admit that his actions were wrong, and dedicate his
time and effort to fixing the situation and providing support and aid for those being per-
secuted by the Islamic State.
Resurfacing project set to begin on CR 183 from south
end of I-10 overpass to SR 81

CW Roberts Construction, Inc will begin construction activities the week of July 7, 2014 on a
$2,172,997.34 resurfacing project on CR 183 from south end of I-10 overpass to SR 81 in
Walton County.
The 8.32 mile project includes widening, milling and resurfacing CR 183, re-grading, sodding
shoulders, turnout construction and paving, new guardrail installation, mailbox replacement,
new signage and new thermoplastic striping with audible/vibratory edge line. Motorists can
expect alternating and intermittent lane restrictions to begin in July 2014. The entire project is
slated for completion in March 2015.
All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event
of inclement weather. For more information, please contact Jim Harman, Walton County Pro-
ject Manager at [email protected].
University of Florida IFAS Extension Office in Walton County.
Recent storms have highlighted the need and importance of flood insurance for many families
who may not have ever considered it, while many people living in floodplains are concerned
about recent changes to the national flood insurance program.
Searching for information and resources? Come learn about what the changes may mean for
you, your home and property insurance rates. Free and open to the public….
For Homeowners: Two free events for local residents will be held in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa
Counties and are open to anyone.
· Monday, August 18, 6:00-7:30 pm, Navarre Visitors’ Information Center (8543 Navarre
Pkwy Navarre, FL 32566)
· Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Northwest Florida State College, Building 8 of
the Ft. Walton Beach Campus (1170 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL
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WALTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER TRAINING
Applications are being accepted for the 2014 class. The Florida Master
Gardener Program is a joint endeavor of the University of Florida/Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Walton County Extension
and gardening volunteers.
This course will be held weekly each Thursday (8:30 am to 12:45 pm)
beginning September 4, 2014 and ending December 4, 2014 with the ex-
ception of 11/27. Applicants must attend all classes which are held at the
Walton County Extension Office, 732 N 9
th
Street in DeFuniak
Springs. Classroom and field study will cover plant physiology, insects,
plant diseases, care of landscape plants and design, vegetable gardening
and lawn management. There is a charge of $175 to cover costs of materi-
als and supplies. $50 will be refunded when the applicant finishes the 50
hours of instruction, completes 75 hours of volunteer work and an addi-
tional 10 hours of continued study within the following 12 months to be-
come certified.
Men and women who want to serve their communities as Master Garden-
ers may contact the Walton County Extension Office at (850) 892-8172 to
request an application packet. The class will be limited to 15 stu-
dents. Applications must be returned by August 22. More information is
available online at http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener
and Master Gardener applications may be printed off the Walton Exten-
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Call today, 850-333-0877
Dee Watson
Sell your stuff thru this newspaper!
Call 585-0262…….only $10
“Picking on the Porch”
Every 2nd Sunday 2-4pm
Freeport City Hall
Help Wanted:
Service Plumber
Requires Valid Drivers License;
2 Years Verifiable Service/Repair
Plumbing Experience
Knowledge of South Walton/Santa
Rosa Beach Area
Over-time and On-Call will be
required.
Please Apply at 998 Bay Drive, Santa
Rosa Beach, Apply at 998 Bay Dr. -
Point Washington/Santa Rosa
Beach…...county 283N **stop in at
the office for your application
AJ’s Plumbing 850-231-1473
Walton County Recreation Fall Soccer Reg-
istration is now through August 25th. There
are 4 separate leagues for ages 4-12 at 4 dif-
ferent areas in the county: Paxton , DeFuniak
Springs, Freeport, and South Walton. The
cost is $50 per child. Visit
www.waltonrec.com to register or for more
information.
Help Wanted Immediately:
Writer/Reporter: of County Commissioner
meetings and School Board Meetings…..
I think there are 2 of each per month.
Couple hours in the evening?...Call today.
….Are you the type of person who is inter-
ested in going’s on in Walton county?
DO YOU Like to gather information of
importance at county levels? Please don’t
hesitate and give me a call now. 585-0262
Wanted: Cars, Trucks,
Vans or motorcycles
running or not, we will haul off.

Top $ paid, metal pricing.
Free removal of junk cars.
Leave message with the Emerald Star
you will receive call back in less than
24hrs.
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Would you like to help this newspaper?
Commission paid daily.
Easy work-local work-you make your
own hours…… P/Tno exp. Necessary
call 585-0262
Explore nature in and around
Walton County Florida with Walton
Outdoors. For more information, go
to: http://www.waltonoutdoors.com
Please be advised that there
will not be a City Planning
Board meeting in the month
of August.
You won't have any reservations when it
comes to Alaqua Animal Refuge's Dine
for the Dogs program. When you dine at
Cafe Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach tomor-
row night, August 13, they will give our
refuge 20% of the night's sales! Now
that’ll be giving in good taste! Cafe Thirty
-A also has a permanent beverage on their
menu called the "Lucky Dog"! A dollar of
every drink comes back to Alaqua every-
day! We hope to see you there tomorrow
night!
Information on behalf of the
Okaloosa/Walton American
Heart Association.
Last year, through collaboration with North
Okaloosa Medical Center and Okaloosa Heart
& Vascular Center, the American Heart Asso-
ciation provided Walton Fire Rescue with
Lifepak Air Cards for their emergency re-
sponse vehicles in the North end of the
County.
These air cards are used to transmit telemetry
(EKG) data on cardiac patients while they are
en route to the hospital. Doctors in emergency
rooms can view these patients’ EKGs in real
time and can then provide feedback/
instruction for care for patients while they are
still in the ambulance, and can also be better
prepared for when the patient arrives at the
ER.
Now that Walton Fire Rescue has received
the equipment and training, they are hosting a
reception next week on Wednesday in DeFu-
niak Springs. It will take place on Wednes-
day, August 20
th
at 11:30am at 96 Circle
Drive. This event is not open to the public.
For more information, please contact:
Inger Alderfer Regional Director
Okaloosa/Walton American Heart Association
[email protected]
RIP, Robin Williams


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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS - TEXT PROPERTY ID# TO 85377

CABIN ON BAY GROVE!
Approx. 1,720 sf. 3BR/2BA Cedar Home with stone fireplace in
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 3 BR/2BA
 2,172 sq. ft.
 Split BR Plan
 9 and 10 Ft Ceilings
 Granite Countertops
 S/S Appliances
 Living + Family Rooms
 Covered Deck
 Ample Storage
 Private Boat Launch
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 Paved Access off Hwy 20
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