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Volume: 4 Issue: 16 Aug. 9, 2012 bi-weekly Edition
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Teen Slang for Cough and
Cold Medicine Abuse
Parents, if you overheard kids talking or tex-
ting about getting high on cough or cold medi-
cine, would you know what they were talking
about? There are many slang….…...Page 3
Walton County Saltwater
Beach Monitoring Results Walton County - The Walton County Health
Department conducts regularly scheduled salt-
water beach water quality …..……..Page 5
Another Postal Related Arrest As reported by WZEP AM1460
The Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Drug
Task Force, along with Federal Postal Inspec-
tors, intercepted a package containing cocaine,
prescription pills ………...………..Page 7
Auto burglaries on the increase
in South Walton The Walton County
Sheriff's Office has recently seen an increase in
the number of auto burglaries. Most of the
victims are families on …………...Page 9
Hello. These weeks are flying by like birds in the wind
lately. School is already starting too. Didn’t they just get out
from ending last year? Anyway, buckle down for another
school year. Help your children become the best at what they want. They
are our future.
Being that we are midway of the summer Olympics, I’d like to bring up a subject on
the topic of children and the sacrifices of sport and self. I am most definite that more
than half of society would say that those children are forced by those parents to compete
at very young ages. Especially when the latest overtone is being fair…..everyone’s a
winner attitude. Tell that to those who compete.
It is as early as 4am when some gymnast practices, all because they have a dream to
getting a gold ribbon. This is not a chore, nor a punishment, it is a routine that there
parents conditioned them for since as early as age 3. What? You know how many sto-
ries we’ve heard of tough parenting when it comes to drill sergeant mentality? Not let-
ting their kids be kids kind of stuff. How wrong they say it is?
What is your take on it? Does it appear to you that society looks at sports in a much
more different level than any other one thing that children do most of? Sure we like to
have them be active and have friends. Play soccer or something. It is all in the eye of the
parent /coach to see potential in something and they decide whether or not to pursue
them as the next hero. I’ve witnessed kids work so hard only to not get picked at school,
they become depressed with feeling as if they don’t fit in. Kids are funny, who picks
who?, who likes who? Believe it or not that has an impact that will carry them into
adulthood and beyond. You can try but No one can control it, it just forms and there it
is. That is when an inner desire is lit to go on through the struggles yet to come, or not.
The Olympics has numerous categories from countries to the event. The event to see
who is “the best”. Have them get up on a podium and show it to the world that you are
the one in your event. You rarely see an athlete have more than one field of sport they
participate and compete in. To win at different distances is one thing but to be a runner
and a gymnastic person in the same is not how it works. There probably is a few parents
that feel differently about that.
To parents all around the world who want to see their children succeed at whatever it
is they do. Being young has sports written all over it. How hard do you push your kids
into that? Do you make them do it….always? I am surprised that children haven’t spoke
out against what they would have rather done then dream of the Olympics. The one’s
who don’t succeed seem to attempt to bring others down too.
The knowing of what competition and strategizing against one another-is what drives
you as an adult in a business world too. There will be high times and low times but to
try daily to get the best from your efforts is really what we all are doing everyday. Make
a dollar, win a medal-similar motives. If you look at it that way.
Do you feel that just because a company has a large office and many employees that it
is the best? Of course not. It is the small businessman who works from sun up to sun-
down thinking about a better way. To offer the best service they can for you with what
they have to offer overall. Learning through sports helps many young adults cope with
daily pressures of school success going into college or not. To learn from doing not just
by watching, to actually feeling the pressure from sports to reach that goal and win. Not
to play it in PlayStation and think you know what it’s like. That would be foolish.
They should make new games that have business minded sense of management, ship-
ping procedures, protocols to succeed. Let’s see where that may lead to?
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Walton County Sheriff Office……. K-9 As reported by WZEP AM1460
“Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his
friends.” This verse from John 15:13 expresses law enforcement’s feelings
towards their fellow officers, both human and canine. Corporal Nick Bearden
of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit says having a K-9 to work
with is a mix of a patrol zone partner and a member of your own family, all
in one. You become close to your dog. The relationship between K-9 handlers
and their partners is one that can be described but can never truly be
understood, unless you walk in the shoes or paws of the K-9 officers.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office currently has four dedicated officer
teams in the K-9 Unit that assist patrol, school resource officers, and
other law enforcement agencies. The unit has been recognized for their
achievement in the field of K-9 training and drug detection.
In 2011, Deputy Sheriff Steve Key won the 4th quarter award from the USPCA
(United States Police Canine Association) when he and his partner “Ella”
located 30 lbs. of marijuana in a secret compartment of a fuel tank while
on a traffic stop on Interstate 10. Deputy Key and “Ella” won the 1st
quarter award in 2012 for his continued fight against the war on drugs with
19 drug arrests made between January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012.
Deputy Sheriff Matt Key and his partner “Kayne” have been working together
since 2010. “Kayne”, a German Shepherd, are also an award-winning team.
At the USPCA Region 1 Field Trials, they placed 3rd in indoor and outdoor
competition, and won 3rd place overall. Deputy Key credits his time spent
as a Police Explorer when he was a teenager to his interest in law
enforcement. His love of dogs has led Key to work as a K-9 officer not
only at Walton County but other agencies as well.
Deputy Sheriff Chad Biernacki has been in the spotlight recently, both with
and without his partner “Nero”, a Belgium Malinois. Biernacki was recently
honored by the American Federation of Police Officers and Concerned
Citizens and by Sheriff Michael Adkinson for his actions in saving the life
of a 6 day old child. On July 12, Deputy Biernacki won the 2nd quarter
USPCA Detector Case award for the hard work put forth on a traffic stop
that lead to seizure of several bags of MDMA (also known as Ecstasy), along
with narcotic equipment used in the process of distribution. Biernacki and
“Nero” have been working as a team since 2009 and placed 1st in the outdoor
competition at the USPCA Region 1 Field Trials.
Corporal Nick Bearden and his K-9 partner “Lee” are the last of the team
members. “Lee” is the seasoned veteran of the group, with 9 years of
performing as a K-9. Even though “Lee” has some age on him, don’t let that
fool you. “Lee” is still working hard every time he comes on shift and
recently assisted patrol deputies in locating two burglary suspects whose
“track” was approximately 8 hours old. Cpl. Bearden and “Lee” won the USPCA
Region 1 field trials by scoring a 199.5 out of a possible 200, which
earned them the “Top Dog” Award. During the competition they also placed
2nd in outdoor and indoor testing. Bearden has recently been nominated for
the 3rd quarter USPCA Detector and Patrol case for his recent work in the
field.
Since 2009, the Walton County Canine Unit has recovered two stolen
vehicles, approximately $40,000 in cash, seized seven vehicles related to
narcotics trafficking. There have been numerous felony arrests made for
trafficking in controlled substances and there has been a seizure of over
$200,000 in counterfeit merchandise. 40 pounds of marijuana, 175 Ecstasy
pills along with 97 grams of Ecstasy powder, 45 pounds of cocaine, 6 ounces
of crack cocaine, and 4 ounces of methamphetamine have been cleaned up from
Walton County by the K-9 unit alone.
Whether they are helping deputies locate narcotics or track down fleeing
felons, the four-legged members of WCSO’s are proving everyday they are not
only “Man’s Best Friend” but are his partners in crime-fighting as well.
Teen Slang for Cough and Cold Medicine
Abuse
Parents, if you overheard kids talking or texting about getting high on cough or cold
medicine, would you know what they were talking about? There are many slang words
for dextromethorphan abuse. Get to know them. By educating yourself in drug slang,
you can help protect your child.
DXM. A common abbreviation for dextromethorphan, a drug in many cough and cold
medicines. It's abused by some teens because it can cause hallucinations and dissocia-
tive effects at high doses.
Dex or Drex. Street terms for cold and cough medicines with dextromethorphan.
Dexing. Getting high on products with dextromethorphan.
Orange crush. A term for some cough medicines with dextromethorphan. It may stem
from the orange-colored syrup -- and packaging -- of brands like Delsym.
Poor man's PCP, or Poor man's X. Products with dextromethorphan, since they're
cheap but can cause effects similar to those of PCP or ecstasy at high doses.
Red devils. Another term for Coricidin tablets or other cough medicines.
Red hots. A term for capsules or tablets with dextromethorphan. The term comes from
their resemblance to the candy.
Robo. Usually a reference to cough syrup with dextromethorphan. It derives from the
brand name Robitussin, but it is common slang for any cough syrup.
Robo-dosing. Abusing products with dextromethorphan, like cough syrups.
Robo-fizzing. Combining cough medicine with soda or alcohol.
Robotard. A term for someone who abuses dextromethorphan.
Robo-tripping. Abusing products with dextromethorphan. The term refers to the hallu-
cinogenic trips that people experience at high doses.
Rojo. Cold and cough medicines with dextromethorphan. "Rojo" is Spanish for "red,"
and refers to the color of many syrups and gelcaps.
Skittles. Usually applied to Coricidin tablets with dextromethorphan, since they have a
size and shape similar to the candy.
Skittling. Another term for abusing products with dextromethorphan. It applies specifi-
cally to using Coricidin tablets, sometimes called Skittles after the candy.
Syrup head. Someone who uses cough syrups or other products with dextromethor-
phan to get high.
Triple C’s or CCCs. A term for Coricidin tablets with dextromethorphan, which have
three small C's printed on each tablet for "Coricidin Cold and Cough."
Tussin. Another term for cough syrup with dextromethorphan.
Tussing. A term for using products with dextromethorphan. It refers to cough syrups
such as Tussin or Robitussin.
Velvet or velvet syrup. Cough syrup with dextromethorphan.
Vitamin D. Another term for medicines with dextromethorphan, often applied to Robi-
tussin products.
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Freeport Pool Times
Starting this week, the
Freeport pool will be open
on Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays from 11:00 am
to 6 pm (weather permit-
ting, of course). The
ongoing water aerobics
class will continue as is
until the end of September.
You’ve probably heard that exercise can
help keep your cholesterol at a healthy
level. But what kind of exercise? For
how long, and how often? And how
much of an impact can you really expect
exercise to have on cholesterol levels?
If you’re exercising the right way, the
answer to that last question can be “a
lot,” according to Patrick McBride, MD,
MPH, director of the preventive cardiol-
ogy program and the cholesterol clinic at
the University of Wisconsin School of
Medicine and Public Health.
Regular exercise affects your cholesterol
and triglycerides in two main ways.
Exercise helps lower triglycerides,
which at high levels are linked to
coronary artery disease.
Exercise also raises your levels of
HDL, or the “good” cholesterol.
“Consistent regular exercise can lower
triglycerides by 30% to 40% and boost
HDL by 5 to 8 mg/dL,” says McBride.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like exer-
cise can lower your LDL (or “bad” cho-
lesterol) levels -- unless by exercising
you also lose a significant amount of
weight. Still, lower triglycerides and
higher HDL levels are both important to
heart health, so what kind of exercise
should you pursue to achieve these
goals?
most experts recommend a combination
of three forms of exercise to get the most
health benefit.
Aerobics to get your heart rate up
Strength training to build muscle
Flexibility exercises like stretching
to keep you limber
“We really like it when people use vari-
ety, alternating endurance and strength
training. Fitness means you’re strong,
flexible, and have endurance.”
So don’t be too concerned about whether
you’re walking or running, swimming or
biking, lifting free weights or using
weight machines. It’s all exercise, and
it’s all good for your heart.
Mayor was unable to make a post
this week, check back next issue.
Pharmaceutical companies, military con-
tractors, banks and other corporations are
on track to pay as much as $8 billion this
year to resolve charges of defrauding the
government, analysts say — a record sum
and more than twice the amount assessed
last year by the Justice Department.
The surge in penalties is because of a
number of factors, including the resolu-
tion of longstanding actions against drug
makers and military contractors, as well
as lawsuits brought against mortgage
lenders after the financial crisis. But it
also reflects a renewed emphasis on cor-
porate fraud, as the Justice Department
devotes more resources to the issue and
demands higher penalties from compa-
nies.
“We are putting more resources into
these cases and better using the resources
we have,” said Tony West, the acting
associate attorney general.
The ballooning settlements are for civil
charges of fraud against the government,
criminal charges often related to the same
conduct and, in the case of health care
companies, recovery of money for states
for Medicare fraud.
But while the collections are a boon to
the government and taxpayers, they are
resurrecting questions about the relative
lack of charges against executives at the
companies that are getting the stiffest
penalties.
“A lot of people on the street, they’re
wondering how a company can commit
serious violations of securities laws and
yet no individuals seem to be involved
and no individual responsibility was as-
sessed,” Senator Jack Reed, Democrat of
Rhode Island and chairman of a subcom-
mittee that oversees securities regulation.
Page 5
The FREEPORT POST
Thursday, August 9, 2012 The Emerald Star News, Inc.
Free Service for Smart
and Safe Digging
Have some yard work or landscap-
ing projects to do this summer of
fall? Before you pick up that shovel,
Gulf Power Company reminds you
to dig safely. If yard projects includ-
ing planting trees or hedges or put-
ting in a fence or mailbox are on
your to do list, call 8-1-1 before you
begin.
Homeowners often disregard pos-
sible safety issues that can arise
from digging without knowing
what’s lying below. If you hit an
underground utility line you can
harm yourself or others in the proc-
ess. And, you could be held respon-
sible for possible fines or repair
costs.
Natalie Smith, Corporate Commu-
nication specialist says the utility
encourages all customers, home-
owners and business owners to call
8-1-1 before digging. She says this
is a great free service provided to
the community to help our custom-
ers stay safe and prevent costly
damage.
According to the 811 website you
can call 8-1-1 from anywhere in the
country, your call will be routed to
your local One Call Center. Tell the
operator where you're planning to
dig and what type of work you will
be doing and the affected local util-
ity companies will be notified about
your
plans to dig.
In a few days, a locator will come
to your home to mark the approxi-
mate location of your underground
lines, pipes and cables, so you’ll
know where you can dig safely.
For more information on the 8-1-1
campaign, visit www.call811.com.
HEALTH ADVISORY FOR HORSE-
SHOE BAYOU AND NEARBY AREAS
IN CHOCTAWHATCHEE
BAY
Walton County - Due to a sewage spill in
the Sandestin area of Walton County the
Walton County Health Department is issu-
ing a health advisory for the Horseshoe
Bayou and nearby areas in the Choc-
tawhatchee Bay.
The Health Department advises against
any water-related activities at the above
location until a bacteriological survey re-
veals that the area is safe. Sewage from
the spill may have contaminated this area.
Individuals, especially those with wounds
and weakened immune systems, may be at
risk of contracting a water-borne disease if
they come into contact with these waters.
The Health Department will advise the
public when water samples confirm that
there is no longer a threat to the public.
For more information, contact the Walton
County Health Department at
892-8021.
Walton County Saltwater
Beach Monitoring Results
Walton County - The Walton County Health
Department conducts regularly scheduled
saltwater beach water quality monitoring at
seven sites through the Healthy Beaches
Monitoring Program. The water samples are
being analyzed for enteric bacteria
(enterococci) that normally inhabit the intes-
tinal tract of humans and animals, which may
cause human disease, infections, or rashes.
The presence of enteric bacteria is an indica-
tion of fecal pollution, which may come from
stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, and
human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy
Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine
whether Florida has significant coastal beach
water quality problems and whether future
beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site -Name-Enterococci-Water Quality-SP-1
Miramar Beach-148-Poor-SP-3
Dune Allen Beach- 248-Poor-SP-4
Blue Mountain Beach-152-Poor-SP-5
Grayton Beach- 12-Good-SP-7
Holly Street Beach-192-Poor-SP-8
Eastern Lake Beach- 40-Moderate-SP-9
Inlet Beach Access- 44-Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon
United States Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA's) recommended criteria and
Florida Healthy Beaches Program Catego-
ries:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of
marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml
of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100
ml of marine water
Health Advisories have been issued for the
Miramar Beach Access, Dune Allen Beach
Access, Blue Mountain Beach Access and
the Holley Street Beach Access based on the
enterococci standard recommended by the
EPA.
This should be considered a potential health
risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please
contact the Walton County Health Depart-
ment of (850) 892-8021, or visit the Depart-
ment of
Health's
internet
Beach Water
Quality web-
site
DFS Rolling Meth Lab As reported by WZEP AM1460
Here is a follow up on that rolling meth
lab and child endangerment we told
you about.
A DeFuniak Springs Police detective was
approached on Monday, August 6th
around 12:30 pm by a concerned citizen
who reported a white male was asking to
purchase pseudoephedrine and wanted the
citizen to purchase it from a local drug
store. The citizen was unfamiliar with the
person and was concerned that it was go-
ing to be used to make methamphetamine.
The Detective made contact with the sus-
pect, later identified as Jeffery Darrell
Chadwick, at a green car. The detective
observed a large bag of suspicious chemi-
cals near the vehicle. Chadwick said the
chemicals were being used to make
“meth.” Chadwick turned over a needle
and syringe which he said he used to
“shoot-up” with. Chadwick was detained
for further investigation.
Further investigation revealed the driver of
the vehicle, 33-year-old Victoria L. White
and a passenger, 32-year-old John Lamar
Graham, were aware of the chemicals. A
search revealed two plastic soda contain-
ers being used actively to produce
methamphetamine. White said the bottles
belonged to Chadwick and he had been
riding in the car next to them.
A one year old infant was found lying near
the bottles inside the vehicle.
The infant appeared to be unharmed, but
could have been seriously injured if the
bottles had ruptured. The infant was taken
into custody by the Department of Chil-
dren and Families, pending placement
with a family member.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office was
contacted to assist in the active lab re-
moval. Investigators, trained in clandes-
tine lab removal, responded to assist in
safely containing the chemicals and pres-
ervation of evidence.
Due to the nature and active state of the
chemicals, a hazardous materials clean-up
crew was contacted for removal and dis-
posal.
DeFuniak Springs Police arrested and
charged Chadwick, White, and Graham
with Manufacturing Methamphetamine,
Possession of Methamphetamine, and
Child Abuse. All 3 suspects were trans-
ported to the Walton County Department
of Corrections and booked on these
charges.
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RASCAL
By M. Vreeland
According to Mr. Webster, a rascal is
a person or animal who is full of mis-
chief.
Our Rascal at Alaqua Animal Refuge is
not so much a mischief maker as he is
playful and fun loving. A Terrier/Silky
Terrier mix, this adorable dog just can’t
get enough of hanging out with his ca-
nine buddies in the play area where he
can take part in a good frolic. Sociable
and eager to please, Rascal loves to go
out for long walks to show off his con-
siderable skills on the leash, and to en-
joy the local scenery. He is most grate-
ful for all his blessings, and knows how
lucky he is to be in such a beautiful
place. There are still times, though,
when he is terribly lonely and longs for
a family of his very own. Rascal is one
of the sweetest dogs we know, and truly
deserves a second chance at having a
happy home. He hopes one special
someone out there will see his picture,
read about what a great guy he is and
welcome him into their heart.
"Northwest Florida's Premier Animal
Sanctuary and Adoption Center"
Alaqua Animal Refuge is a non-profit,
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 Tues-
day 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
Micro Michael Crichton with
Richard Preston Amazing. Thrilling. Enlight-
ening. Michael Crichton and Richard
Preston have done it. With all the new
surgical robots and developments in
nanotechnology, they have effectively
captured the growing and future fears
of weaponization of this awe-inspiring
technology. Supposed to be used to
help the environment by finding and
studying previously undiscovered or-
ganisms, a mad scientist and corrupt
businessman turns this green tech
against humanity and thus endangers
us all.
When a team of young scientists, in-
vited to said scientist’s facility to
study these nanobots, they unwittingly
fall into a trap and subsequently be-
come shrunken to the nano level and
are forced to fight their way out of a
dangerous rainforest wrought with
insects. While this sounds perfectly
innocuous, they are now roughly the
same size as these insects, and unfor-
tunately, most are carnivorous.
If there are any fans of either
Michael Crichton or science-fiction, I
strongly recommend this novel to any-
one 15 years of age and up.
Book Review
By:
River Stewart
The Choctawhatchee Military Council will
be collecting items for the Homeless Vet-
erans Stand Down this year.
Requested donations include: Band-Aids,
dental floss, note pads/pens/pencils, play-
ing cards, books, puzzle books, shaving
cream & razors, wet wipes, toothbrushes/
toothpaste/toothbrush covers, deodorant,
hand sanitizer, plastic rain ponchos, sewing
kits, socks/t-shirts, tissue packages, wash-
cloths, shampoo, combs, small containers
of insect repellant, new caps or knit caps
and non-perishable snacks.
If you would like to donate, drop off points
are:
Gulf Power on Circle Drive in Defu-
niak Springs
JobsPlus on 9th Street North in DeFu-
niak Springs
City Hall in Freeport
All items must be received by September
7th so we can get them to The Mental
Health Association of Okaloosa Walton
who will fill the personal care bags to be
given the homeless veterans.
Point of contact is Melinda Wickham at
850-585-5477.
Walton County Master Gardener Course
Offered September 6 – December 6, 2012
Applications are being accepted for the 2012
Class. The Master Gardener Program is a joint
endeavor of the University of Florida/Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)
Extension, Walton County and gardening
volunteers.
The 50-hour course will be held weekly each
Thursday (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) beginning
September 6th and ending December 6th (no
class 10/11 or 11/22). Applicants must attend
all classes. Classes are held at the Walton
County Extension Office, 732 N 9th Street in
DeFuniak Springs. Plus there will be some
field trips as well. Training will include ses-
sions on plant physiology, insects, plant dis-
eases, care of landscape plants, vegetable
gardening, lawn management, landscape de-
sign and communication skills. There is a
charge of $125 for the course which covers
the cost of materials. In
addition to classroom work, students are ex-
pected to participate in Master Gardener com-
munity volunteer projects to receive certifica-
tion. Fifty volunteer hours must be accumu-
lated within one year of course completion.
Men and women who want to serve their
communities as Master Gardeners may contact
the Walton County Extension office at 850-
892-8172 to receive an application. The class
will be limited to 15 students. Applications
must be returned by August 20th. Master Gar-
dener Applications can be printed off the
Walton Extension Office website at _http://
walton.ifas.ufl.edu/_ (http://
walton.ifas.ufl.edu/) Submitted by Barbara
Bruce Tribal Pantry…..We have run
low (or out ) of a some non-food
items. Before the next pantry can the
churches please help stock us up on
these items too?
Diapers Sizes New Born, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6. Size 5 and 6 go fast. People have
asked for pullups, Large sizes, but we
have never had any donations of those,
We also need adult pullup diapers.
They need to be the pull up kind of
pants (diapers) not incerts)
We need Size XL for Men and XL for
women. (we have a couple of older
ladies that need these so please stress
the pullup kind of panties)
Feminine products. We need boxes of
tampons and sanitary napkins. These
are expensive and yet a necessary
product needed every month.
This last pantry we also handed out
formula and if we had them would
have handed out wet wipes. We had 2
babies that were both a month old
come through. Another family came
through with 3 in diapers. The new
borns wiped out our formula supply.
thanks, Cyndi and Tom Talty
Intake workers at Rural Relief
The next Rural Relief Food Pantry is
the 25th of August.
Dear Aunt Ruby,
I'm a 25-year-old, happily married
woman with a great life. Ever since the
birth of my son a little over a year ago, I
find myself angry at things that hap-
pened in my childhood that I thought I
had "gotten over."
Ruby, I was mentally, physically and
sexually abused by my father. He has
never had to answer for his actions,
which of course he denies. My mother
was also emotionally and verbally abu-
sive, as well as absent. I have a new-
found anger toward her, and the hatred
for my father has resurfaced. (I have had
no contact with him for years.)
How do I get over this? I had therapy as
a kid and I'm looking for other options.
Having Flashbacks
DEAR HAVING FLASHBACKS,
You may be looking for "other options,"
but more counseling may be the best
option for you. Now that you're a mother
yourself, with a daily reminder of how
small and fragile a child is, it's not sur-
prising you're angry at your parents for
the way you were treated when you were
little and helpless. A licensed psycho-
therapist can help you work this through
in the shortest possible time, so please
don't wait to ask for a referral.
Dear Aunt Ruby,
Less than a year ago, my 28-year-old
son, "David," married his college sweet-
heart, "Ann." She's a wonderful girl.
They bought a home near her job in the
area. David sometimes goes out of state
on temporary jobs. He called me a
month ago, while on a job in a resort
area, and told me he has met someone
and wants out of his marriage. He said
Ann has been great, they never argue,
etc., but he was pressured into the mar-
riage and doesn't really know where his
life is going. Ann has called me several
times in tears. She said she will give him
time, but she is almost ready to give up.
I hope he reads this and will know now.
‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs
Thursday, August 9, 2012 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7
Walton County District 4
Commissioner Sara Comander will be
holding a series of public County Vi-
sioning Meetings as follow-up to the
meetings that were held in 2010.
During the meetings information
will be presented on items that have
met or are in process of meeting the
goals set during those meetings. In
addition, there will be public input
garnered on how to move forward
with visioning and if any changes or
additions need to be made to current.
In preparation for the meetings, the
County has created a pre-meeting sur-
vey that they would like to have com-
pleted by the public in order to help
guide the meetings as well as the
preparation of the final document.
The public can complete the survey
online at https://
www.surveymonkey.com/s/
WCBCCVisioning. Online surveys
will
close on August 7th at midnight.
There will also be surveys available
in printed format at each meeting for
those residents who do not have inter-
net access.
Currently, there are three scheduled
meetings The schedule is listed below.
- August 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Free-
port Community Center in Freeport
- August 15th at 6:00 pm at the
NWFSC South Walton Center in
South Walton
- August 16th at 6:00 p.m. at the De-
Funiak Springs Community Center
Members of the public are encouraged
to attend and participate.
Another Postal Related
Arrest As reported by WZEP AM1460
The Okaloosa County Multi-Agency
Drug Task Force, along with Federal
Postal Inspectors, intercepted a pack-
age containing cocaine, prescription
pills and marijuana on July 25th. The
package was destined to be delivered
to 303 South Avenue in Fort Walton
Beach.
20-year old Tori Scott of that ad-
dress is charged with trafficking in
cocaine (over 200 grams), trafficking
in Hydrocodone (over 28 grams) and
possession of marijuana.
The investigation led to the seizure
of over $10,000.00 in currency and the
freezing of several bank accounts re-
lated to the investigation, accounts
which contain $9,000.00 believed to
be the proceeds of felony activity.
Additional suspects in this case are
being sought.
WCSB Special Meeting As reported by WZEP AM 1460
The Special Walton County School Board
meeting opened with the budget and set-
ting a tentative millage rate with no tax
increase. There were no public comments.
The Board passed a millage that is less
than the rollback millage rate by nega-
tive .94%. The proposed millage rate is
more than last year, but due to a change in
property values, it is still not a tax increase.
The tentative millage was adopted at 5.013
total mills. It can not be raised, but can be
lowered before the final public hearing in
September. The certified taxable value for
Walton is $11.2 billion. Mark Davis was
the only nay vote.
The proposed budget is approximately
$92.9 million, about a million two less than
last year. The largest part of the budget is
instruction, about 62%. There are 9 new
instruction positions for growth and a
change in insurance costs.
Board member Mark Davis asked about a
corrected copy. An older copy was acci-
dentally sent to the paper and Finance Di-
rector Mary Hobbs said the Department of
Revenue said the correct document could
be presented at the meeting without having
to re-advertise. Board member Sharon
Roberts confirmed the recommended mil-
lage will not increase taxes.
The vote for the tentative millage passed
4-1 with Mark Davis the nay vote.
The budget was set with a final public
hearing on September 6th. The vote for the
slightly lower budget was 5-0. Davis’ op-
position was due to the state required local
effort causing the local Board to adjust the
discretion part of the budget to compen-
sate. Davis said the local Board has to vote
for a lower budget or they would have to
advertise a tax increase.
He previously stated the increase is not
really from the local Board, rather from the
state legislature.
The Board passed a lengthy personnel
recommendation list. The Board also
passed the student handbooks for Freeport
High School and for the Career Develop-
ment Center post secondary. After Board
member Faye Leddon said she did not get
the updated handbook, she voted nay for
the South Walton handbook. The motion
passed 3-2 with Roberts the other nay vote.
8 Tons of Kids' Lunch
Wraps Recalled Over
Listeria
Recall of Armour 'Active Packs' Turkey,
Ham Wraps Marketed to Kids
Just as a new school year begins in many
areas, some 8 tons of "Active Packs" kids'
lunches have been recalled due to possible
contamination with listeria bacteria.
No illnesses have been reported. Listeria
can cause serious, sometimes fatal infec-
tions in young children, frail or elderly
people, and people with weakened immune
systems.
Tests conducted on behalf of Reichel
Foods detected listeria in some of their
products. The company has issued a recall
for these products:
5.6-oz packages of "Armour Active
Packs Turkey & Cheese Wrap" Pack-
age Code 1026090112 or Case Code
27815-17994.
5.6-oz packages of "Armour Active
Packs Ham & Cheese Wrap" Package
Code 1026090112 or Case Code
27815-17995.
5.6-oz packages of "Armour Active
Packs Cheese Pizza" Package Code
1026090112 or Case Code 27815-
17996.
2.75-oz single serve trays of Dippin'
Stix Apples & Caramel with Peanuts.
The affected case code dates are
09/01/12, 09/02/12, and 09/03/12. The
affected single serve tray code dates
are USE BY 01SEP2012, USE BY
02SEP2012, and USE BY
03SEP2012.
So far, only these specific items have been
recalled. The pizza and Dippin' Stix prod-
ucts were added today to the initial recall
issued on Sunday, Aug. 5.
The products were sent to distribution cen-
ters in Indiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania,
and Texas. From there they were sent to
major retailers throughout the U.S.
Active Packs come in child-friendly boxed
kits that contain wrap ingredients, sauce,
and sliced apples with caramel dip.
Supt. Carlene Anderson proudly
announced last week the Parent Por-
tal for on-line grades will be avail-
able for all schools in Walton County
during the first weeks of September.
Information will be sent on with stu-
dents during the first weeks of school
with access information.
“This project has been in the works
for many years and I’m proud to an-
nounce it is coming to fruition the
first of September,” said Supt.
Anderson in an interview with Mr.
Marello, Principal of Emerald Coast
Middle School. “We have wanted
this feature for our parents and stu-
dents for years but have experienced
challenges along the way to deter-
mine which system best served our
county.
Page 8 The EMERALD STAR NEWS, Inc. Thursday, August 9, 2012
August blood drives in Destin area and Walton County.
Wednesday 8th – Crystal Bay – 2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Miramar
Beach – 12 pm to 3 pm
Saturday 11th – Wal-Mart DeFuniak Springs – 12 pm to 6 pm – Free
gift card for all donors
Monday 20th – The Village of Baytowne Wharf – 9100 Baytowne
Blvd., Miramar Beach – 11 am to 2 pm
Wednesday 22nd – Walton Career Development Center – DeFuniak
Springs – 8 am to 1 pm – Free Movie ticket for all donors
Friday 24th – Coast Guard Station Destin – 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Friday 24th – Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast – 9 am to 4 pm
Obituary for Frances Ruth Edwards
Mrs. Frances Ruth
Edwards, age 88,
passed away Thursday,
August 2, 2012. She
was born February 14,
1924 in Tupelo, Mis-
sissippi to William and
Martha Sanders Davis.
Mrs. Edwards was a resident of
Santa Rosa Beach. She was Baptist by
faith. She worked with Kmart as a
sales manager for many years before
retiring. She enjoyed singing, playing
the piano and the guitar. She also en-
joyed spending time with her family
and traveling.
Mrs. Edwards is preceded in death
by her parents, her husband Raymon
D. Edwards, Sr. of 30 years; three
brothers Charles Davis, Ed Davis and
Les Davis and four sisters Winney
Mynatt, Ora Davis, Eutalla Hammond
and May Cox.
Mrs. Edwards is survived by her two
sons Raymon D. Edwards, Jr. and wife
Loralyn of Santa Rosa Beach and Wil-
liam P. Edwards of Tallahassee; seven
grandchildren Raymon “Trey” Ed-
wards III, Amy Carol White and hus-
band Randy, Cheryl Carroll and hus-
band Karlle, Colt Eugene Edwards and
wife Karen, Kevin Douglas Smith,
Desiree Ozimek and Sarah Edwards
and fourteen great grandchildren.
You may go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign guest book
at www.clary-glenn.com.
Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral
Home is entrusted with the arrange-
ments.
Obituary for Nina Faye Clements
McCormick Faglie
Mrs. Faye Faglie, age
68, of Pensacola passed
away Monday, July 30,
2012. She was born
May 25, 1944 in Mo-
bile, Alabama to Eugene
and Aurelia Tatum Clements.
Mrs. Faglie was a resident of Pensa-
cola. She was Baptist by faith. She
enjoyed bowling, bingo, talking on the
phone and was talented at telling sto-
ries. She also enjoyed cooking for her
family. She was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, and great grand-
mother.
Mrs. Faglie is preceded in death by her
parents Eugene Norman Clements and
mother Aurelia Ruth Clements; first
husband William Henry McCormick,
Sr., granddaughter Kimberly Knight
McCormick, great grandson Zane
Alexander Newman and daughter Julie
Marie Faglie.
Mrs. Faglie is survived by her husband
Gerald Clayton Faglie of Pensacola,
Florida; sons Williams “Boots”
McCormick, Jr. and wife Casandra,
Douglas D. McCormick and wife Ja-
mie and Johnnie R. McCormick and
wife Terrie all of Freeport, Florida;
daughters Aurelia F. Goodwin and
husband Gene of Shelby, Alabama,
Pamela L. Canaday and husband
Jimmy of Freeport, Florida and Laura
A. McMurray of Germantown, Mary-
land; grandchildren Blake, Jerad, Jes-
sica, Johnnie Ray, Shelby, Jonathon,
Thomas, Will, Wesley, Jacob, Matt
and Sarah, great grandchildren Ada-
lyn, Ty, Ian, Zoë, Peyton, Marleigh,
Aquirah and Kaidence .
Graveside services will be held at Bar-
ancas National Cemetery
You may go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign guest book
at www.clary-glenn.com.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is en-
trusted with the arrangements.
During the Walton County Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 24th, District 5
Commissioner Cecilia Jones introduced a program, in partnership with the Friends of
Scenic 30A, to bring an Adopt-A-Road Program to the Scenic Highways, major arteries
and collector roads of South Walton.
The purpose of the program is simple; every year visitors get their first glimpse of our
county from their car windows as they travel along Walton County's scenic highways.
First impressions can be long lasting. Do we want them to see miles of roadway clut-
tered with litter? Or clean highways that truly represent Walton County?
According to Jones, "This is a fantastic partnership that the County can forge with resi-
dents to beautify and take pride in our community. I think this is another great step to-
wards building additional public-private partnerships."
As part of the program, volunteers would enter into a two-year agreement with Walton
County, during which they agree to conduct litter removal at regularly scheduled inter-
vals. The Walton County Adopt-A-Road program is an opportunity that allows for in-
corporated civic groups and incorporated businesses to make a visible difference in their
community for a minimal cost. The program also frees up Walton County's maintenance
staff for more productive activities such as road repairs.
"We are proud to be working with Commissioner Jones to implement this program,"
said Vivian Shamel, County Coordinator for the Friends of Scenic 30A, the manage-
ment group entrusted with maintaining the Florida State Scenic Highway designation.
"It is one of the goals in the approved action plan to work with citizens, businesses and
organizations to address litter issues on the roadsides." The Adopt A Road Program is
an excellent beginning for community involvement in the preservation of Walton
County's scenic highways and roads.
The program is laid out a follows:
Volunteers Agree to:
* "Adopt" a one to two-mile section of a County Road
* Dedicate two years to the program
* Follow specified DOT safety regulations
* Remove litter a minimum of four times each year
Walton County Agrees to:
* Assist with safety meetings
* Provide safety vests, gloves, litter bags and safety signs
* Pick up litter at specified locations
* Post Adopt-A-Road signs commending the group at the beginning and end of their
section
As an additional partner to the program, Waste Management, Inc. has signed on to
provide gloves, vests and bags for all volunteers.
To become part of the Adopt-A-Road program, or for more information, please contact
the Walton County Planning and Development Services Division at (850) 267-1955.
Thursday, August 9, 2012 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc . Page 9
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
10/23 –11/21
Sagittarius
11/22 – 12/2
Capricorn
12/22 – 1/19
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Social matters dominate the first half of the week, so get out your phone list or email contacts and work
them until you're satisfied. Things are getting even more interesting in your work or school life; people are
everything, so build up your lists. Weird events at home make Thursday and Friday a bit uncomfortable, but
try not to fight back. Escalation could make the situation much worse for you!
There is so much going on early this week that you may get caught up in it all and say too much. Try to
listen carefully and keep from speaking unless you know you're talking to the right people. Things get a
little better on Thursday, and you might actually see a friend do you a big favor using power you never
knew they had. This could lead to a new chapter of your life, but it may take a while to kick in.
The first half of the week is a great time to do your own thing and go your own way -- the important people
in your life are probably all doing more or less the same. Your thinking could stray into unusual areas, and
that could mean that things are just about to get a lot more interesting for you! Take it easy on Thursday and
Friday, though, because all that fiery energy needs to cool off for at least a little while.
Your positive social energy is propelling you into the week and should keep you going for a few days at
least, even when you feel tired. It's a great time to meet new people and build up your network of work or
romantic prospects. Even if those areas are settled, you can still enjoy others' company quite a bit. Your
eyes open to a new point of view on Thursday, and the perspective shift should be quite valuable for some
time to come.
Most people are incredibly sensitive to anything that could be interpreted as preaching or even simple per-
suasion. That doesn't mean you need to stay cloistered, though! Starting Thursday, you can make a lot
more progress with folks -- it just may take some doing. Experiment a bit and see what works, but don't
expect any one trick to work on everyone. Take time out.
You may play the role of assistant on Monday, and your help could be vital for several days. The more you
pour into this project, the more everyone will get out of it in the long run -- and the better you'll feel about
yourself! Work issues could take over your life on Thursday and Friday, and you should try to make sure
that you're keeping things balanced as much as possible.
You're not exactly impatient this week, but you are certainly keeping your speechifying to a minimum!
That leaves more time for the fun and games that come early in the week. See if you can keep that spirit
flowing for a while. Listen to everyone who approaches you on Thursday and Friday -- you need to take in
as much information as you can before reaching any kind of decision.
Your feet may be dragging this week -- and not just on Monday! Force yourself to go through the motions
for a few days and eventually your energy levels will pick back up. Get ready for a blast of romantic en-
ergy coming your way, peaking on Thursday and Friday. That's the time to ask people out or spend some
quality time with your current partner.
You're more easily persuaded than usual on Monday, and that could lead to some interesting events early
this week. That doesn't mean you should be stubborn, though -- you ought to end up somewhere great by
the time all the events have played themselves out. Thursday and Friday are great for negotiations, dates,
interviews and any other situations requiring diplomacy or social finesse.
You see someone in need on Monday and can't help but jump in. It may not be a huge crisis, but it's a good
opportunity to rack up some positive karma. Conflicts aren't so good for you midweek, and you may want
to walk away from them even if it leaves you at a temporary disadvantage. You should have a better hand
later. Don't sign anything Thursday or Friday.
Hang out with the people who mean the most to you early this week -- your great energy is just what they
need to keep themselves happy, and their company is perfect for your positive frame of mind. Things
should go well for you, but they start to slow down on Thursday, and you might decide to reel yourself
back in from your extravagant ways. Save money however you can -- it should come in handy later. The
weekend is all about learning, and forcing yourself to face new ideas.
You're in the flow, no matter where you are or what you're doing, and it could be that you get more done
than you had thought possible. Your energy levels shoot up even higher on Thursday and Friday, and you
should have a great time with friends and family. Expect a bit of praise over something you thought no-
body had noticed. Change things up this weekend, but not so much that you can't be reached -- someone
may need to get your opinion at a random time.
Auto burglaries on the
increase in South Walton
The Walton County Sheriff's Office has
recently seen an increase in the number of
auto burglaries. Most of the victims are
families on vacation to South Walton,
primarily in the Seacrest/Seagrove commu-
nities. The burglaries have been happening
on the weekends in the late hours of the
night. The suspect(s) stole items ranging
from firearms to radar detectors.
In all of the cases, the victims forgot to lock
their car doors. These burglaries
are crimes of opportunity and can be pre-
vented by taking your valuables out of your
car and locking it.
The Walton County Sheriff's Office is ask-
ing for any information that might be able
to help identify the suspect(s) involved in
the auto burglaries. Anyone wishing to
report suspicious activity can contact Inv.
John Glenister @ 850-401-4606 or you can
contact Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-
888-654-TIPS or
www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com.
Paxton Fire As reported by WZEP AM 1460
A Paxton woman lost everything except the
family Bible after her home caught fire last
Thursday morning. Walton Fire-Rescue was
dispatched to Cannon Drive, north of High-
way 147, to a single wide mobile home.
Chief Brian Coley says as the firefighters
arrived, the home was already completely
involved and was a total loss.
The home’s owner, Viola Cooper, was not at
home. She has been in the hospital for two
months with multiple medical complications
and recently was released and was staying
with her son. He says she has most of her
clothes, but lost everything in the blaze.
Coley says the front of the property in the
rural residential neighborhood has a high and
thick hedge. He says this prevented
neighbors from seeing the fire sooner. Sur-
rounding trees were scorched, but the damp
morning and cut grass kept the fire from
spreading to the nearby woods and a brick
home about 100 feet away.
Cooper’s son-in-law, Bill Imfeld, says she
lost many pictures and personal belongings.
However, he says the family Bible made it
through.
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