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The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DISTRICT FOUR COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS, VISITORS TO BE AWARE COMMISSIONER SARA COMANDER OF DANGEROUS BLACK HENNA TATTOOS PLEASED WITH U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSING OF TALLAHASSEE The Florida Department of Health would like to warn residents and visitors of the potential HOMEOWNER FLOOD INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2014 health hazards associated with black henna tattoos.
Thursday, March 27, 2014 Unlike natural brown henna tattoos, which use dried ground henna leaves to create a temporary tattoo, the unsafe and unnatural black henna paste produces a black design because para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a toxic chemical which is exempt from approval by the FDA and is included in small amounts in black hair dye, has been added to the paste. It is important to make residents and visitors alike aware of the possible health risks associated with black henna tattoos, said Dr. Celeste Philip, Deputy Secretary for Health and Deputy State Health Officer for Childrens Medical Services. Before having a henna tattoo applied to your skin or your childs skin, ask to see the ingredients of the paste. Natural brown henna tattoo paste should only contain ground henna leaves, lemon or grapefruit juice and possibly botanical oil. The addition of PPD in black henna paste dyes the skin quicker and makes the tattoo look more like a permanent tattoo. The PPD found in black henna tattoos makes them unsafe and has been known to produce serious adverse health effects in children and adults. The general progression of symptoms is itching or burning; blistering; oozing; scab formation; and unfortunately, in some cases, permanent scarring in the shape of the tattoo design. Symptoms may occur within a few hours or up to a few weeks after receiving a black henna tattoo, depending upon the concentration of PPD in the paste and the severity of an individuals allergy to PPD. Medical attention should be sought immediately upon any symptoms of an allergic reaction. In addition to seeking medical attention, allergic reactions should be reported electronically to the department on the Injury Report Form found on the department web site at: http://www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/ tattooing/black-henna1.html The Department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.floridahealth.gov. (H.R. 3370) On March 4th of this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2270, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. The passing of this bill comes on the U.S. Senates passing of SB 1962 in January which delayed the implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act (BW-12). Biggert Waters has caused flood insurance premiums across the nation to raise at unexpected levels. According to the Florida Association of Counties, Floridas Congressional delegation voted in unanimous support for the bill, with Representatives Bilirakis, Buchanan, Diaz-Balart, Nugent and Ross recognized by Majority Leader Eric Cantor for their work in bringing amended legislation to the House floor.
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Walton County TDC Asking for Community Input Survey Results Will Be Used During Strategic Planning
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Major components of H.R. 2270 include the restoration of grandfathered flood rates and limits annual increases, eliminates the home sale trigger for grandfathered policies, provides refunds of excess premiums already paid, created a flood insurance advocate to assist policy holders and provides $2.5 Million to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to complete their affordability study From the businesses advertising in this issue. within 18 months. This is wonderful news for the citizens and Thank each one as you go to their store residents who own property in Yes its true. The rising demand for this newspaper our delivering needs we could not meet each week. We have numerous locations throughout Freeport, Walton County, said Walton County District 4 Commissioner south Walton and DeFuniak Springs to pick up a copy. We are now 6yrs old! We need advertising help too, just give us a call today! Sara Comander. I have been The Emerald Star News is published every other week following this very closely. It was important to me to be able to speak with residents about how the increases have affected show this ticket!) them and to work with FAC and the Gulf Consortium towards working to find relief from Biggert Waters for Walton County and Florida property owners. Also according to FAC, The House bill also picked up an amendment introduced by , suite 6 Senator Marco Rubio and included in the Senate bill. The (Next to Hardees) amendment begins to address Freeport, Florida transparency in the setting of flood insurance rates, which was a priority component of FACs policy position paper, A Roadmap to Affordable Flood Insurance. The Senate has indicated it will accept the House bill. Lester/Cindy Owners
The Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is currently gathering input from the entire, local community as part of its new strategic process. GOLD & Associates have been contracted to launch an online research study that will be utilized to set measurable, agreed-upon objectives. All interested parties are urged to complete the survey as an opportunity to build a collective voice about the economic engine of Walton County. This is everyones moment to be heard by sharing concerns, ideas and priorities. There will always be opinions and questions but this is a chance to take a productive and collective approach to support the strategic future of Walton County, said Jim Bagby, Executive Director of the Walton County TDC. The TDC is funded entirely from bed taxes levied in the southern district of the county, on visitors renting short term accommodations. Tourism has an estimated economic impact of more than $1 billion dollars in Walton County, making the destination one of the top ten counties in the state of Florida while being 41st in county population. The working families of Walton County and hundreds of businesses benefit significantly from tourism. Please dont miss this important opportunity to be a part of the future of Walton County and this wonderful destination. www.surveymonkey.com/s/VisitSouthWalton Available starting Saturday through Wednesday March 26, the survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
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Pap tests are used to find early signs of cervical cancer. But over the past several years, studies from a number of countries have found that HPV tests are better than the Pap test at finding cervical cancer. While HPV tests have been on the market for more than a decade, they are approved only for use along with the Pap test. Earlier this month, an FDA advisory panel unanimously recommended that the FDA approve the HPV test made by the pharmaceutical company Roche as a first one to use for cervical cancer screening tests. The FDA often agrees with advisory panel recommendations, but it doesnt have to. Current cervical cancer screening guidelines, set by major organizations, say to test women every 3 years from age 21 to 65 with a Pap smear, or every 5 years from 30 to 65 with both a Pap test and an HPV test. HPV is short for human papilloma virus, which can be spread through skin-to -skin contact. Certain types of HPV cause nearly all cervical cancers -these are called "high risk" types. Other types of HPV cause genital warts. After doctors began testing women with the Pap test in the 1940s, new cases of cervical cancer and deaths from it dropped dramatically. But the drop in cases has leveled off in recent years, particularly in women under 50.
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Greetings from the Mayors Office, as we start to get into warmer weather and Spring time things are popping out and flowers are starting to bloom everywhere. At the last city council meeting held the proposed Golf Cart Ordinance was rejected as recommended by the city attorney due to a study that had not taken place, which needed to be done prior any such ordinance could be put in place. The city engineer has brought to the table the possibility of grants available for various projects and the council has listed the top five projects that they would like to see if funds would be available- they are Park Field/Facilities for special needs people, Bay Area Sewerresidential connections, Upgrade well at Wagon Wheel/extension Business Ads as line, additional parking facilities at Marse Landing and city street lights and landscaping down highway 20. The council approved low as $25, the placement of a new kiosk from Chelco in front of city hall of payments of the Chelco bills as well as a drop off slot for the city call today to find utilities, we will keep you informed as this develops. For those of you have turned in the forms for the volunteer annexation the out how! council voted that only a legal description of the property is re850-585-0262 quired and that you do not have to include a survey of the property. An Easter Sunrise Service with several of the local churches will take place on Easter Sunday Morning behind City Hall and will begin at 6:00 am, watch for further information on this GROWING TOMATOES WORKSHOP event. The Freeport BayFest Committee has been hard at work The UF/IFAS Walton Extension with the Master planning the upcoming festival slated for September 20, 2014, Gardeners will hold the 6th Annual Totally TomaAs reported by WZEP AM1460 lots of fun and entertainment is planned and this will become an toes Workshops next month. There will be two annual event each year, more detailed information will be forthShe shot at her husband, did so after drinking and separate dates, times and locations to accommodate coming in the near future so please mark your calendars. Connow she has been booked into jail. On Saturday, almost everyone. The first will be held in DeFuniak th gratulations again to Gabe Moore as he brought home another th March 15 , 51-year-old Hilda Mills, of CO HighSprings on Friday, April 4 from 2:00 to 3:30 title from the track and field events in New York, we are very pm. The location is the Extension Office at 732 N. way 3280, Freeport, was arrested for aggravated proud of our home town young man. Mark your calendars also th assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to 9 Street, DFS, FL 32433, next to the fairfor the Flag Football Event taking place on May 10 th, at the Freekill and using a firearm while under the influence of grounds. The other location will be the Coastal port Regional Sports Complex, there will be 16 teams competing alcohol. Branch Extension Office, 70 Logan Lane in Graythat weekend, for further information please contact Parks and th ton Beach on Friday April 11 from 10:00 to 11:30 Mills was having an argument with her husband and made several comments that she would shoot him if Recreation Director Shane Supple at Freeport City Hall. In closam. ing a reminder that the city council has developed a program for Learn about plant selection, garden location, alter- he came home. Mr. Mills arrived home and was city sewer hook ups with financing available, for further inforstanding in his backyard when Mrs. Mills fired a .38 nate growing spaces, soil requirements, maintemation, please contact city hall at 835-2822. Please come by city Caliber revolver through the bedroom window of nance and other topics. It is fun to grow healthy, hall to let us hear from you and also you are invited to attend the their home in the direction of where Mr. Mills was tasty tomatoes for you and your family to enjoy. city council meetings the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of standing. Mr. Mills immediately took cover and The cost for either workshop is $10 to include all each month beginning at 7:00 pm called 911. materials and three tomato plants. Please register Deputies arrived on by March 31st. Seating is limited; reservations are scene and during the made by calling 850-892-8172 and sending your payment (checks made out to Walton County Advi- interview of the suspect, a very strong sory/ Tomatoes; please indicate which date) to the address in DFS above. Master Gardeners will be on smell of alcohol came from Mrs. Mills hand to sell additional tomato plants after the probreath. She was placed grams and to take gardening questions. 4 pot for $2 each, or 3 pots for $5. The tomato varieties that under arrest and booked at the Walton County will be available are Super Sweet, Amelia, Early Girl, Fletcher and German Johnson. These hybrids Jail. have been tested and grown at the University of Florida and shown to be good performers for Florida. Submitted by Barbara Young 850-622-0192
Two School Resource Deputies who are assisting in spring break law enforcement efforts, responded to Scenic Gulf Inn and Suites at 39 Scenic Gulf Drive, at 2:41 PM for a noise complaint on the 4th floor. While on the 4th floor, Deputies John Pettis and Nathan Hicks smelled marijuana. They tracked the smell to a second floor room and knocked on the door. The occupants, who were spring break students from Georgia, opened the door and, after finding cocaine, marijuana, paraphernalia and underage drinkers, made three arrests. The three students are currently being booked at the Walton County Jail. The WCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit assisted in the case. Alec Connaughton, 20, is charged with possession of a controlled substance cocaine and underage possession of alcohol. Brian Garner, 20, is charged with possession of a controlled substance cocaine, possession of marijuana over 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. Kenneth Collins, 19, is charged with underage possession of alcohol.
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Local High School Student Wins $1700 for Alaqua Animal Refuge
Niceville High Student Sarah Silvani Wins Peoples Choice Award and $1700 for Alaqua Animal Refuge in Miss NHS Pageant
VISIT SOUTH WALTON DELIVERED THE BEACH TO CHICAGO AND TO MILLIONS MORE
Destination Held Awareness Event at The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue in Chicago SOUTH WALTON, FL, On February 15th and 16th, Visit South Walton (VSW) brought Florida's best beaches to Chicago. Taking over a portion of The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue, Visit South Walton tempted Chicagoans at the premier shopping venue with the destination's beaches, music, food, lifestyle and fashion, offering an escape from the harsh winter weather. "The Visit South Walton team did an amazing job in Chicago," said Jon Ervin, Director of Marketing and Communications of the Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC). "They were successful in showcasing the true character of South Waltons culture and lifestyle through unique and stunning experiences." With nonstop air service from Midway to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, offered by Southwest Airlines, Chicago is the ideal market to increase awareness of South Walton. With that in mind, VSW sought an exclusive alliance with The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue to engage with consumers during the tax-free shopping weekend. Shoppers were invited to step inside a 12 x 12 booth and "experience" the sights and sounds of South Waltons beaches, complete with the Gulf of Mexicos rolling waves and sugar sand. Joining the VSW staff were a variety of brand ambassadors including, Chef Jim Richard of Stinky's Fish Camp, fashion designer Stephanie Carter of Southern Fashion House and fashion designer Nicole Paloma of Nicole Paloma Design. Chef Richard prepared culinary morsels of dark and white chocolate toffee for the attendees to sample, while Carter and Paloma showcased their designs fashions just a few steps from major national brands in upscale retailers like Bloomingdales and J.Crew. Live music performed by the award-winning Forrest Williams Band rounded out the experience. Chicago People are Beach People The TDC relied on a mix of formal and informal research methods when developing the projects concept. A Visitor Tracking Study confirmed that when choosing a vacation destination, current visitors prefer a place to relax, feel comfortable, carry on traditions with familiar people and places, and enjoy cultural events, and festivals with a variety of accessible neighborhoods. This information revealed that evoking these feelings and messages through a VIP event would be an important appeal to the target audience. The supportive media campaigns and engagement efforts greatly exceeded original predictions: Chicago was the #3 city for visitsouthwalton.com visitation during the month of February 2014. Total website visits were increased 55% during the first part of February Total overall impressions were 7,269,988 Total media impressions were 5,341,448 Total social impressions were 610,065 Total partner impressions were 1,318,475 "The Chicago takeover was one of our strongest events to date," said Jim Bagby, Executive Director of the Walton County TDC. "To have a team with the caliber of professionalism and charisma needed to produce an event like this is admirable." The 12x12 VSW booth featuring a nomadic display of the Gulf of Mexico was recently nominated for Exhibitor Magazines Awards Program in Best Exhibit category and was announced as a finalist for the Portable/Modular and Peoples Choice Awards. The booth has also been submitted as an award-worthy concept to multiple other industry organizations. On special occasion, South Walton travels to great locations around America where its savvy, loyal travelers reside. Bringing a sample of the Gulf Coast to remind, tempt and reward travelers is welcomed and an excellent way to convey to new travelers why South Walton is so special. Following the success of the Chicago takeover, similar events are scheduled to take place during the month of May at Nashvilles Iroquois Steeplechase and at the annual BlogHer Food event, held in Miami.
Pet of the Week! Oscar is a sweet 6-year-old male Freeport, FL March 20, 2014: Niceville Dachshund mix who is a complete High School gentleman and who will love you student Sarah unconditionally if you give him his Silvani recently second chance and forever home. entered the Miss Oscar is laid back, low maintenance Niceville High and one of the best-behaved residents School Pageant. here at Alaqua. He is a volunteer Contestants raised money for a charity of favorite! He is even-tempered, their choice. On the day of the event, pleasant to others, and loves to sit on each contestant put out a donation jar to a volunteers lap and be snuggled! collect funds for their charity. The audiOscar is very sweet and patient. He is ence got to choose their favorite contestcurrently looking for his forever home ant and put money in that contestants with a family that will love him like jar. The contestant with the most money the Alaqua family has loved him. in their jar received the money from all To adopt Oscar or any of our animals of the contestants jars to donate to their at Alaqua, fill out an adoption form charity. At the end of the day, Sarah had at: http:// the most, which meant Alaqua would www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/ benefit from her talents. ApplyforAdoption or visit us at 914 On Wednesday afternoon, Sarah came to Whitfield Road, Freeport, FL 32439, the refuge with her father to present the or call us at (850) 880-6399. check to Laurie Hood, founder of Alaqua. The well-spoken and lovely 18year-old went on to say, I chose Alaqua We would be grateful if you would share the link to our fundraiser for because its a no-kill shelter and that is very important to me. I have three dogs Red on your social media. We are so of my own and they are all rescue dogs. close to our goal! http:// www.gofundme.com/7ie3x0 Sarah lives in Mossy Head with her family on six acres. She expressed her love for animals and said she was ready PUBLIC NOTICE for dog number four. The Alaqua staff The Walton County Economic Deassured her they could find the perfect velopment Alliance (WCEDA) will match for her. hold its monthly board meeting on When Laurie Hood asked Sarah how she Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 12:00 would like to donate the funds, Sarah said, PM in the Walton County AdminiWell, I know about the matching grant stration Conference Room located and want to donate to the new project beat 76 North 6th Street, DeFuniak cause I know the money will be doubled. That turned the $1700 into $3400, Springs, FL. Two or more County Commissionwhich is fantastic for the refuge and will go ers may attend this meeting. These towards Project ARC the building of the meetings are open to the public. new refuge property. Before leaving, Sarah filled out a volunteer application and committed to becoming a volunteer at the refuge. Laurie and staff look forward to working with this bright young lady with a heart of gold. Smiles are contagious...show yours NOW!!!
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One of the many missions of the City of DeFuniak Springs and local law enforcement agencies is to partner with the community whose efforts make DeFuniak Springs, a safer, stronger, and healthier community.
The Matrix Community Outreach Center has been providing the community with a number of services that implements a Hand Up not a Hand Out menth tality since 2011. The Matrix continues to strive to expand its programs and On Wednesday, March 12 , between the hours of 11 pm to 12 midnight, six vehicles offerings to this community to help those less fortunate and in crisis. at the Walton County Jail parking lot, loIn order for the Matrix to meet their mission and provide for those in need in cated at 796 Triple G Road, Defuniak the community, they rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for Springs, sustained damage totaling in the amount of $1,611.00. The damages ranged support. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals just like from sliced tires, a broken windshield and you, they would not be able to serve the men, women, and children in need in our community. body damage. After reviewing video surveillance footage, Phillip D. Tidwell, 47, of 2148 Aztec Drive, Dyersburg, TN, was On April 11, 2014, members from the City of DeFuniak Springs, DeFuniak identified as the suspect. Springs Police, Walton County Sheriffs Office, the Florida Department of Corrections and several other local law enforcement agencies will partner with Tidwell was observed retrieving what ap- The Matrix Community Outreach Center to host their 2nd Annual Jail and Bail fundraising drive to be held at Tractor Supply Co., 931 U.S. Highway 331 S. in peared to be a golf club from the trunk of his car, which was parked next to a marked DeFuniak Springs. Their goal this year is to raise $15,000.00. patrol car. He was observed in the video swinging the golf club around the patrol You are encouraged to participate by having someone mock arrested for car as well as the other cars parked in the charges such as aging too well, impersonating a golfer, or the most comarea that were damaged. Tidwell is also mitted violation of wearing unfashionable clothing. There are so many other seen retrieving an item from the driver side phony charges that can be made for the mock arrest of your boss, co-worker, of his vehicle and squatting near the rear family member, friend or even volunteer yourself to be a jail bird. Even if you passenger tire of the marked patrol car. cant participate, donations are always accepted and appreciated! Your generFive other vehicles also sustained the same osity during this fun time will make a difference in our community and allow type of damage. Four of the six vehicles them to continue this much needed program. belonged to correction officers. For further information on how you can donate or volunteer, please contact: Tidwell was arrested and booked at the Candy Nowling, Managing Director, The Matrix Community Outreach Center Walton County Jail. 37 N. 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-892-1090 Email: thematrix@matrixcoc.org Web Site: www.matrixcoc.org Tidwells justification for the crime comMatrix Jail and Bail Sponsors mitted was due to how long it was taking to get his family member out of jail. PUBLIC NOTICE
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Letter to the :
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Dear Editor, Your column last edition was spot on! Your The 14 day Overview way of writing shows your intellect when it comes to worldly issues too. Please stay on top of the people who are You're a train conductor, and the most important thing is that you stay on the tracks. Keeping to your sched- starting to sell out of their homes along Hwy. ule is important, too. You're a vital link in a much bigger system and there's a lot riding on you, so be disci331. I think it looks tacky and it is most plined. Thankfully, chances to have fun. Maybe you'll meet an intelligent traveler who takes a liking to you. definitely a hazard to yield when driving. Romance could occur. Rest of the week, you're constantly sidetracked -- though in a dreamy, pleasant way. To allow anyone to cause a sudden reason to stop along a major highway would never be By asking someone for a favor, you may be doing them a favor without knowing it. So, if they say yes, don't permitted where Im from in Alabama. Why feel guilty. As a way of expressing your thanks (to them and to the world at large), make your services hasnt the county addressed this issue long available -- for free -- Friends helping friends is a beautiful kind of economy. Then, the time comes to do ago? Used to be cedar made items for years yourself a favor. Maybe this means splurging at a spa, or maybe it means something more modest, like buy- with no end in site, now its storage containers ing a book you've had your eye on. full of god knows what. This is becoming a major problem all over If your life were a French film, be the part in the movie when you suddenly see what you need to do very clearly, and nothing can stand in the way of you doing it. You collect an Academy Award for your perform- the country. Walton county needs to step up! Allen B. Sawyer ance. People who pass you on the street pause and walk backwards a few yards just to explain what a role model you are to them. It's funny, then, that should be so gloomy. An odd feeling follows you. Dear Editor, What pops into your head isn't a panacea to global conflict, but it's significant to you. It's the kind of insight I was thrilled to see your cover photos last that throws light on a number of answers. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you're thinking radically, and you edition. They will be something to treasure for may be a little too invested in what others say. Keep in mind that you're just extra-sensitive right now. many years to come. It would be great to see a few students step Like a certain out-of-season mythical holiday figure, you're drawing up lists and checking them twice on in to help your endeavor. You have quite an Monday. The problem is that nothing is clear at the moment, so try as you might to categorize and strateinteresting outlook for this area. Keep up the gize, it just doesn't work. Tuesday and Wednesday, look for other ways of organizing your life. Consider the good work! ideas presented in the context of friendly debate. Remember that you stand to learn something. Harry Tuttlebaum For some reason, the face you present to the world is not the face you think you're presenting. Expect wild misreading of your mood. And cut yourself a wide swath: Maybe going out with friends isn't the best idea. The challenges you face are largely money-related. The more flexible you are, the sooner everything will be squared away. On Thursday and Friday, your energy level is finally as high as you'd like it to be. Please thank those advertisers in this issue, because of them we can continue to promote business in Walton county. Thank you With all the enthusiasm you have on Monday, you can't go wrong. Convey your admiration to someone with an original jingle. Lay it on thick. Make a winning impression. Tuesday and Wednesday are entirely lacking in inspiration for original jingles, what with all the problems laid out before you -- power struggles, other issues. But Thursday and Friday put you in an incredibly creative mood, and you want to do something meaningful. The romance of Sunday extends into Monday and starts your week on what may be the best foot possible. It's the foot you use to tango. It's excellent when romance has a creative dimension to it, isn't it? The urge to clean house overcomes you -- it's a happy, productive urge. If, while you're cleaning, someone calls to ask for your advice on something, don't take the opportunity to be critical. Be purely constructive. You're flooded with thoughts of the past on Monday. You may be thinking about world history or about personal history -- whatever the case, you're sentimental about it. Chalk up the bummer feeling to the emotional vicissitudes of everyday life. And chalk this up to the same: Tuesday and Wednesday are nothing but fun. Good times and great conversations. On Thursday and Friday, you're inundated with work projects.
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Where there's a will, there's a way -- this is truer than ever on Monday. Let your determination make the naysayers step back. But be pleasant about it. As you initiate new projects in one realm of your life, another realm -- your home life -- seems to take a turn for the worse, especially on Wednesday. The problems are not as bad 10/23 11/21 as they seem, though, and Thursday and Friday provide you with plenty of time for unadulterated pleasure. Music or theater figures prominently. Sagittarius 11/22 12/2 Capricorn 12/22 1/19 Saving money can be a source of pleasure, a challenge, a game of sorts. Rather than buying wrapping paper and a card, write a message to someone on a piece of paper and wrap your present in the note. You know, that kind of thing. Extend your creativity by communicating with perfect strangers -- you never know with whom you might hit it off. You won't be hitting it off with many people, what with the bizarre waves of weariness crashing upon you. You know that feeling when your favorite song comes on the radio? That enthusiastic, elated feeling? That's what Monday is like, but on a bigger scale, obviously, because it doesn't last only three minutes; it lasts all day. Tuesday and Wednesday, apply yourself to a project that has eluded you for a long time. The breakthrough won't come until you're already a few steps into it. Then, Thursday and Friday, be purely creative. If you've been writing songs, write more. Indulge your impulses. Get work done some other time.
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The EMERALD STAR NEWS, Inc. Wearing hats, caps and mufflers can help people who spend a lot of time outdoors during the winter cold and flu season. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and keeping the head covered and warm can help reduce the winter chill, especially for those prone to pneumonia and other respiratory ailments. The local homeless population is always at high risk. Obituary for Harry Sherman Allen Mr. Harry Sherman Allen, age 69, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. He was born March 31, 1944 in Niceville, Florida to Marvie Wise and Dixie Allen. Mr. Allen was a resident of Freeport. He owned and operated Allen and Sons Stucco. He was very passionate about Dirt Track Racing. He also built racecars. Mr. Allen is preceded in death by his father. Mr. Allen is survived by his mother Dixie Stone of DeFuniak Springs, his significant other and Companion of 21 years Deborah Henderson of Freeport, five sons Harry Allen, Jr. and Lisa Hartley, Terry Lee Allan, Marvie D. Allen, Bryan Henderson and Johnny Henderson and wife Heather; three daughters Laura Allen, Mabel Allen and Glenda Sweet and husband Jefferson, one brother Rick Stone and wife Jessie, one sister Lynda D. Robinson and husband Dennis, 20 grandchildren Tiffany, Josh M., Bailey, Harry III, Amber, Jazzy, Josh H, Blake, Brianna, Chris, Keir, Abagail, Glen, Joey, Zakirah, Madison, Ceele, David, Zayden and Spence. Floral arrangements are being accepted. Memorialization will be by cremation. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.
In an effort to help, Healthmark Regional Medical Center partnered with The Matrix Outreach Center in DeFuniak Springs to provide knitted caps for those in need. The caps were knitted by hand by Beverly Lovering, president of the Healthmark Blue Angels Auxiliary. Healthmark Chief of Operations Gerald Beard recently presented the donated caps to Candy Knowling, executive director for The Matrix Outreach Center on North 9th Street. Ms. Knowling thanked everyone at Healthmark and said that, in addition to the homeless, at least some of the colorful caps would go to local residents undergoing cancer treatments, so they will serve a dual purpose. (Photo by Matt Douglass)
The Malaysian government announced Monday that new data, analyzed in a groundbreaking way by British company Inmarsat, showed the flight ended in the south Indian Ocean, 1,500 miles off the coast of Perth, Australia. The data also showed that the plane went down between 8:10 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. local time.
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