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Nearly Half of Americans Have
Uncontrolled High BP...Page 6

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Editorial

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The Wolfes Den

Hello there! Thank you for picking up a copy of our
town, FREEPORTs, only lil Newspaper. Please
thank those businesses who have advertised with us
for they are helping us establish a great reputation.
We have seen an increase lately of unlicensed socalled companies taking on heavy equipment and Land clearing projects. It has been
brought to my attention that a couple of these businesses are doing so from a residentially
zoned land. I have forwarded your E-mails and complaints to our local authorities, also
forwarded these findings to a state level.
Just because our area is expanding doesnt make it right. It is still against state law to
allow such people to do what they are doing. Thank you, for making this issue aware for us
to share. Its simple, follow a tractor or dozer, see where its being parked at each night.
That truck pulling a dozer cracks your windshield, who are you going to call? They dont
disclose a name to you. It comes out of your pocket. When you do hire, do you ask to see
certification, license to operate such equipment? Do you know if they even are
validated by the state with Workers Comp.? (It is the same as a CDL for trucking). A
backhoe is not just a tractor accessory. If you are doing work being paid by someone else?
Even the rental equipment co. are under a microscope. Do your part as a citizen and call-in
on suspicious activity, (it may appear legit), until you ask for paperwork for all workers on
any job site! People tell plenty of good tales before they are shutdown, (all from a
concerned caller). You may be surprised how many cons are around this town. No
business name on the vehicles towing heavy equipment is a noticeable start. There are
spotters throughout the county. STOP these thieves! Code enforcement is a start, then go up
till you see the verdict. See land clearing, yet no business name? Call ASAP. They are best
when caught in the action of, take photos, for the fines and court costs will be devastating
to these shysters. Just because you may know how to operate a dozer doesnt make you or
business legal and credible. Call the Sheriff & BBB if you have a solicitation for such
services. This is a serious criminal offense. Contact state officials immediately!
We had several calls recently about the country rapper Michel Knight. (Stage name)
but yet there is no stage shows. Hes an ex-con selling on the streets. Just illegal
peddling of CDs dont sound like much harm/only 10 bucks. However, there have been
assault charges, attempted kidnapping and more from these same individuals. Going from
town to town, bouncing wherever the Law will not notice or know the gangs history.
Yet, they have the opposite of no name of business on vehicles. They have it plastered
huge on the side of white Vans and buses to make it appear as if its a Star traveling to
another city or show. That is not the case. If you see them in Walton county especially, call
the police. They are wanted by the IRS for tax evasion and illegally selling of goods without permits all across this Nation. Yes, they go all around the states selling 500,000 CDs
copied a yr. at only $10ea, figure that income out. Only once they are caught are they
prosecuted. They have been involved in 16 states thus far, tied up in courts.
With about 10-15 guys at a gas station, they have bragged of making a couple thousand
dollars in an hr. Do you see the problem? If you have not read the Law in Walton county, it
is not permitted to sell road-side anything. There are multiple reasons for that. Safety,
travel and citizens protection from being took by a crook. Even Yard sales are now being
added for consideration of only permitting 2x a year. Exception of estate sale, death and or
moving. They need to regulate this for there have been several serious incidents of people
abusing the lack of a system in this county alone. A Yard sale can easily be disguised as a
full-time operation. If you have someone go around and buy others junk, then resell it?
Thats what business does, in zoning where businesses are allowed. Period. I hope to see
this in writing soon before it gets out of hand as a couple has found out by now. It has
caused many cities to ban against them, for it also junks-up the surrounding area as well.
So, I hope you realize the importance of keeping our city and county free from fraud, it is
up to us citizens to take notice of what is driving next to you. Living near you. Working
next to your home. Many convicted people are just shuffling to different areas in hopes not
to get caught. That is not Safe for you the consumer. Whether it be about Bad Food or
crappy construction. You will be the ones who suffer by wasting money you dont have.
Ask any contractor, the price to re-do what someone else has messed up? The sickening
feeling you get when you trusted someone and they leave you hanging. Ive had the unpleasure of experiencing just that, with my car. There isnt anyone near here who will back
up their work. Id love to name some names, but I do believe the people who need to know,
already know. So many businesses have come and gone within a year, why do you think
that is? When shady people take your money, its only you who looks out for you. That is
why you need to make that call. When you make the call they will investigate it thoroughly
as it needs to be. No signs visible where clearing? Call today! A list is forming of locations.
There are several handymen in this area with a fantastic reputation of doing a good job
and they make very little money over the cost of the materials for the job, to be done right.
Simple home repairs when done wrong can easily add up to thousands. Feel free to call in
to this Newspaper for references. When an honest person offers help, let them. You may be
helping a Man fend for his family of food and utilities. Helping people in need is good.

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Antonin Scalia: An Unlikely Ally in the

Fight Against Bad Sentencing Policy
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia sent shockwaves
through the conservative movement, and everyone, regardless of their philosophic persuasion, is trying to figure out
what the loss of this conservative icon means for the future
of the Supreme Court and the Constitution. It is likely,
however, that the answer will not come until November.
Scalia, of course, left his mark on the Court with his commitment to textualism and originalist interpretation of the
Constitution, though there were occasional departures
from his beliefs, such as his concurrence in Raich, which
had the effect of expanding the Commerce Clause. His
opinions and dissents were often filled with fiery originalist arguments and humorous prose. Some of his dissents in
the most recent term were so memorable that the posthardcore band Coheed and Cambria put them into song.
The conservative jurist was, perhaps counterintuitively, an
ally when it came to certain aspects of federal sentencing
policy. In a 2008 interview with the Associated Press,
Scalia explained his views by pointing to his interpretation
of the nation's founding document. "I ought to be the darling of the criminal defense bar because I have defended
criminal defendants rights because theyre there in the
original Constitution to a greater degree than most
judges have," he said.
A great example is Scalia's 2010 dissent in cases involving
the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), a 1984 law
aimed a recidivist violent offenders. The Court had received writs of certiorari to review the cases but declined
to hear them. Each of the cases involved the vague language of the "residual clause" of ACCA, which partly defines a violent felony as an activity that "otherwise involves conduct that presents a serious potential risk of
physical injury to another." ACCA allows prosecutors to
seek sentencing enhancements for those within its reach.
Scalia did not hold back his contempt for ACCA in his
dissent, arguing that the vague wording on of the residual
clause failed to provide those subject to its sentencing enhancements. "Since our ACCA cases are incomprehensible
to judges, the statute obviously does not give person[s] of
ordinary intelligence fair notice of its reach," he wrote. "I
would grant certiorari, declare ACCAs residual provision
to be unconstitutionally vague, and ring down the curtain
on the ACCA farce playing in federal courts throughout
the Nation."

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Top technology officer at

hacked federal agency resigns
The top technology official at a federal agency hit with
hacks that compromised the personal files of 21 million
Americans has resigned days before a congressional
oversight committee hearing on the breach.
Donna Seymour, the chief information officer for the Office
of Personnel Management, announced her "retirement" in an
email to colleagues Monday, writing that "leaving OPM at
this time was a very tough decision, but I feel it is in the
agency's best interest that my present does not distract from
the great work this team does every single day."
The U.S. believes the hack, which impacted sensitive
background paperwork used for security clearances, was a
Chinese espionage operation. The federal government last
month established a new agency to handle the background
check process and the records it creates, shifting data
security responsibilities to the Defense Department.
Seymour, who came to OPM in late 2013, was scheduled to
testify on the breach before the House Oversight and
Government Reform Committee on Wednesday. Rep. Jason
Chaffetz, R-Utah, who chairs the committee, has called for
her resignation multiple times, called her retirement "good
news and an important turning point" for the federal agency.
"While I am disappointed Ms. Seymour will no longer
appear before our Committee this week to answer to the
American people, her retirement is necessary and long overdue." "On her watch, whether through negligence or
incompetence, millions of Americans lost their privacy and
personal data."
He said the national security implications of the breach are
long lasting and that the agency needs a new chief
technology officer to restore confidence. "Unfortunately,
efforts by Republicans to blame her for the cyberattack on
OPM are both unfair and inaccurate, and they set a terrible
precedent that will discourage qualified experts from taking
on the challenges our nation faces in the future," No timeline
was announced for Seymour's replacement. OPM spokesman
Michael Amato said the agency is "working on that front, but
in the meantime, we remain confident in the team we have in
place and their ability to continue our efforts to improve our
IT capabilities and security by working collaboratively across
OPM and with our partners throughout government."

The UF/IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardeners landscaped a new Habitat for
Humanity home in DeFuniak Springs for the Odom family. Plants, supplies and labor
were donated. Community partners CHELCO and McLain's Family Steakhouse
contributed to the project. Pictured left to right: Rodney Ortiz, Gay Lyn Best, Laura Sell,
Charles Kelley, David Huber-project chairman, Karen Sommers. Brandy Odom and Frank
Spell. Not pictured are Jerry Fulaytar and Barbara Young.

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For an appointment call 850-892-8172.
VITA ( Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a
Nation wide program conducted in partnership
with the IRS to increase the financial stability of
working individuals and families.
VITA is designed to promote and support free
tax preparation service.
VITA is an effort to provide both a valuable
community service and a powerful learning
experience for participants.
If you plan to take advantage of any of the
VITA programs this year, be sure to bring the
proper documentation. A return cannot be
prepared without the appropriate paperwork.
For questions about the VITA program contact:
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STATE SURGEON GENERAL DR. JOHN ARMSTRONG TO

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State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health, Dr. John Armstrong will
testify before the United States Congress Transportation and Public
Assets Subcommittee on Wednesday. Dr. Armstrong will discuss
Floridas response and preparations to the Zika virus based on CDC
guidance to ensure residents and visitors are safe.
About Dr. John H. Armstrong
John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS, was appointed by Governor Rick Scott
as Surgeon General and Secretary of Health for the State of Florida on
April 27, 2012. Dr. Armstrong is responsible for protecting and
promoting health for all Florida residents and visitors, which includes
public awareness of health issues such as mosquito-borne illness,
emerging disease threats and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, as a patient
undergoing treatment for colon cancer he has made it his priority to make
Florida the cancer research capital of the world.
What: Transportation and Public Assets Subcommittee Hearing:
The Zika Virus: Coordination of a Multi-Agency Response
When: Feb. 24, 2016 at 2 p.m. EST
Where: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware about
the status of the Zika virus, Dr. John Armstrong issues a Zika virus
update each week day at 2 p.m. All updates can be viewed in the
departments newsroom site. Updates include a CDC-confirmed Zika
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Among the many

problems with
manned missions to
Mars is the amount
of time it takes for
any ship to get to
the red planet.
Current estimates
are that it would take a manned spacecraft
approximately six months to travel from Earth to
Mars, although NASA is working on an experimental
project that it thinks could enable travel to Mars in a
matter of days. Per ScienceAlert, NASA recently
posted a video where scientist Philip Lubin talked
about the possibility of building a laser propulsion
system capable of sending a 100-kilogram
spacecraft to Mars in just three days and of getting a
manned spacecraft there in one month.
Basically, this proposed system would rely on
electromagnetic acceleration instead of chemical
acceleration thats used right now when a rocket
propels itself by burning fuel. Having to rely on a
giant fuel supply needlessly weighs down the spacecraft and makes travelling long distances in space
very inefficient from an energy standpoint.
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have any such burdens. Electromagnetic
acceleration is only limited by the speed of light
while chemical systems are limited to the energy of
chemical processes.
Creating such a propulsion system would entail
using a very intense light source to accelerate
matter, Lubin explains. While this may sound
simple, designing such a system would nonetheless
be hugely challenging. As ScienceAlert explains,
building this system could require a lot of
complicated and expensive equipment such as the
ring of superconducting magnets that make up the
Large Hadron Collider, which hasnt been easy to
scale up to the size required for space travel.
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Americans Want Justice Reform

Walton County Master Gardeners

Offer Scholarship

The Mayors Post

Russ Barley Freeport Mayor

A new poll surveying voters in battleground states finds

The Walton County Master Gardeners will award
Please send any and all comments
broad-based support for justice reform. This comes as welto The Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com
scholarship(s) to Walton County Florida high school
come news to the groups who have been working on this
issue for the last year, providing as it does a counterargument senior(s) or Walton County Florida resident(s) currently
attending college or technical school and interested in
to those lawmakers who continue to drag their feet.
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furthering their education in Floriculture/
Its always challenging
Horticulture. Specific areas of
to get big things done
At the last city council meeting the council voted to
interest may include
in an election year;
continue the agreement with the Department of
landscaping, nursery/ garden
vulnerable senators
Corrections for another year which will help us with
center management, floriculture,
and representatives
projects throughout the city as well as at the
forestry, grounds and turf
dont want to be seen
Freeport Sports Complex, after a presentation by the
management, parks and natural
as going out on a limb,
warden and the assurance of safety and the fact that
resources
and/or
other
embracing anything
there is a process for the inmates to go through
agriculturally
related
fields.
controversial that
before they are allowed to work on the outside the
might hurt their
Award(s) may range from $1000
council voted unanimously to renew the contract.
chances with voters.
to $2000 and will be paid jointly to the student and the
Advertisement to the public about the new water/
Evidence that voters in important states are hungry for
school. A good scholastic record, special interests, and
sewer rate increase was approved by the council and
reform, however, gives these lawmakers cover and, if
commitment to a floriculture/horticulture career are
will become effective within the next month or so.
anything, encourages them to act in the hopes of scoring
considerations when awarding the scholarship.
The council also voted to earmark the $5.00 fee that
points with their supporters just months before an election.
is paid by the Hammock Bay Homeowners each
Applications are available for the 2016 - 2017 school
THe poll, conducted by the Tarrance Group and
month to be used only for the Freeport Regional
year in the Guidance Counselors Offices at Walton
commissioned by the U.S. Justice Action Network, of which
High Schools, on-line at http://walton.ifas.ufl.edu/, and Sports Complex maintenance and will show as a
FreedomWorks is a member, surveyed likely voters in
credit and debit in the parks and recreation
at the University of Florida/Walton Extension Office
Florida, North Carolina, Nevada, Kentucky, Missouri, and
th
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More than 70 percent agreed that the main goal of the justice
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system should be rehabilitating criminals to become
to change their second Tuesday Night meeting at
productive, law-abiding citizens.
7:00 pm to Tuesday mornings at 9:00am beginning
Asked specifically about sentencing reform, more than 70
in April. The Easter Celebration and Spring Festival
percent of voters agreed with a proposal to allow judges
is slated for March 26 at the sports complex at
more discretion in the sentencing of non-violent offenders.
Hammock Bay and the event hours will be 10:00
This is exactly the type of reform that is contained in Sen.
am-3:00pm, time of the egg hunts for each age
Chuck Grassleys Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act,
group will be forthcoming. The Miss Freeport
for which FreedomWorks has issued a letter of support. This
Pageants will be held on March 12th at the Freeport
bill is the largest and most comprehensive attempts at
High School Auditorium beginning at 6:00 PM, and
sentencing and prison reform in this Congress, and its
another new business in town- Kathryn Nikole
passage would make a world of difference to non-violent
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Public support for justice reform crosses party lines and
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done so in conservative states like Texas and Georgia.
Federal legislators just need to muster the backbone to act. when everything seems to
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Nearly Half of Americans Have Uncontrolled

High BP
Big part of the problem is getting people to take medications, stick with them,
experts say
Nearly half of Americans with high blood pressure are not properly controlling
their condition, increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, a
new government report shows. About 47 percent of people with high blood pressure have not brought their numbers to a normal range, through either lifestyle
changes or medications, according to data published Feb.12 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That's actually a huge improvement: Back in 1999, more than 68 percent did not
have their blood pressure under control, the report found.
But it's far short of the federal Healthy People 2020 goal, which calls for fewer
than 40 percent of people with high blood pressure to have it uncontrolled by
that date, according to the CDC researchers.
Experts agreed that the problem is still significant. "I don't think we have enough
positive information to be cheering," said Dr. Patrick O'Gara, executive medical
director of the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and
Women's Hospital in Boston. "Although the trend is positive, the magnitude of
the problem is self-evident. We have a lot of work to do."
High blood pressure is defined as 140 or higher systolic pressure (the top
number) and 90 or higher diastolic (the bottom number). Systolic is the pressure
of blood in the vessels when the heart beats, and diastolic is the pressure
between beats.
The overall rate of high blood pressure in the United States has remained
constant, hovering between 28 percent and 29 percent, the new report found.
Two in three people over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, and one in
three people between the ages of 40 and 59 have the condition.
What improvements there have been in controlling high blood pressure have not
benefitted all groups in the United States. Whites are most likely to have their
blood pressure under control, close to 56 percent, the CDC report showed.
Blacks (48 percent under control), Asians (43 percent) and Hispanics (47
percent) are all more likely to be living with uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Statement of Senator Don

Gaetz Decision of Judiciary
Chair to Kill SB 300
In a letter to
constituents,
State Senator
Don Gaetz said
"Senator Miguel
Diaz de la Portilla has exercised his
authority as Chairman of the Judiciary
Committee to kill SB 300, which
would have allowed Florida citizens to
exercise their Second Amendment
rights to openly keep and bear
arms. SB 300 would have allowed
only those persons lawfully able to
carry hand guns to do so without
concealment, without brandishing
them, without violating private
property rights and without allowing
weapons in any place where they are
now prohibited. According to the US
Department of Justice, open carry
states have less violent crime and less
gun-related crime than states which
require concealed carry.
Gaetz said, "One thing is sure: those
of us who support and defend the Constitutional right to keep and bear arms
will be back, always ready to make
our case and earn our votes. We will
never fear the debate."

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS -CHOOSES
AMTRAK
If numbers are
any indicator,
train service to
Defuniak
Springs and
communities
along the Gulf
Coast enjoy
plenty of
support. Amtrak and the Southern Rail
Commission conducted a tour from New Orleans
to Jacksonville last week.
Southern Rail Commission Dan Dealy
said public support is a key element on
deciding whether or not to re-establish service
and where the designated stops will be.
Mayor Campbell said DeFuniak Springs has a lot
to offer. "We already have a depot that can be
easily updated and brand new four lane highway
that will take visitors quickly to the beautiful
beaches of South Walton in only 20 minutes."
As the train rolled into DeFuniak Springs,
hundreds of residents lined both sides of the track
with signs, flags and banners welcoming
Amtrak. The scene was reminiscent of a bygone
era when train service was an everyday part of
American life. Officials will now take comments
and presentations from local officials on just
exactly what their town or community has to offer
and make their case.
A decision is expected by fall 2016.

Republicans vow no vote, hearing

on Obama Supreme Court pick
Though some GOP lawmakers appeared to waver
in recent days in their opposition to considering a
nominee, party leaders largely united Tuesday.
First, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
said his party will not permit a vote. Then, every
GOP member of the Senate Judiciary Committee
penned a letter pledging not to even hold a hearing until the next president is sworn into office.
"[W]e wish to inform you of our intention to exercise our constitutional authority to withhold
consent on any nominee to the Supreme Court
submitted by this President to fill Justice Scalias
vacancy, they wrote in the letter to McConnell.
Because our decision is based on constitutional
principle and born of a necessity to protect the
will of the American people, this Committee will
not hold hearings on any Supreme Court nominee
until after our next President is sworn in on January 20, 2017.

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Tobacco Free Florida is raising

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The Florida Department of Healths Tobacco Free

Florida Program is raising awareness about the
dangers of smokeless tobacco like chew and dip
during Through With Chew Week. This national
public awareness campaign was created to reduce
the use of smokeless tobacco among young people,
and Tobacco Free Florida aims to help combat this
deadly addiction. Through With Chew Week takes
place Feb. 22nd till March 1, with the Great
American Spit Out Feb. 26
Although youth cigarette smoking rates in Florida
are at an all-time low, 4.9 percent of Florida high
school students reported current use of smokeless
tobacco products in 2015, the same rate it was in
2005, according to the Florida Youth Tobacco
Survey.
Smokeless tobacco products contain harmful
chemicals that are known to cause cancer, said
State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr.
John Armstrong. "Youth who use smokeless
products are more likely to experiment with other
types of tobacco. Research is clear that adolescent
boys who use smokeless tobacco have a higher risk
of becoming cigarette smokers.
At least 28 cancer-causing chemicals have been
identified in smokeless tobacco. Smokeless
tobacco users have an 80 percent higher risk of oral
cancer and a 60 percent higher risk of esophageal
cancer and pancreatic cancer compared to
non-users. Apart from cancer, smokeless tobacco
users can develop other oral health issues, such as
mouth sores, gum recession, tooth decay and
permanent discoloration of teeth. The use of some
types of smokeless tobacco products is also
associated with an increased risk of heart disease
and fatal stroke.
Currently, there is no scientific or medical evidence
that proves smokeless tobacco use is an effective
method to help people quit smoking. Floridians who
want to quit any form of tobacco have access to the
states free and proven-effective resources.
CALL: Call Tobacco Free Florida at 1-877-UCAN-NOW to speak with a Quit Coach who
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you create a personalized quit plan.
CLICK: Tobacco Free Floridas online
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COME IN: In person help is available with the
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For more information, please visit
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Core Republicans throw support to

Rubio as best bet to derail Trump
Marco Rubio picked up a flurry of endorsements Monday from key
Republicans in his bid for the GOP presidential nomination, as the
GOP establishment appeared to coalesce behind the Florida senator
as its best hope to head off Donald Trump. The endorsements, including support from former Senate Majority Leader and one-time
presidential candidate Bob Dole, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and former Minnesota Gov. Tim
Pawlenty, came after Jeb Bush exited the race and on the heels of a
series of blunders by the campaign of Rubio rival Ted Cruz. While
it is not clear that the support of old guard Republicans will be
enough to stop Trump in an election campaign dominated by insurgent candidates, party members expressed doubt that anger at
Washington will be enough to defeat presumptive nominee Hillary
Clinton. Your vote will make a difference.

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Healthmark Health Matters Busy, busy bladder

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Letter to the Editor,

Having an overactive bladder does not immediately sound like a serious problem. I read in a recent article you
posted about folks around
With proper treatment, it doesnt have to be. The main symptom of an overactive
bladder is a sudden urge to urinate. This urge may be difficult to stop and can result in the construction zones.
These guys on these rice
the involuntary loss of urine (incontinence).
rockets are dangerous when
Incontinence can cause embarrassment and make to isolate themselves, limit their
they speed thru traffic like I
work and social life. According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, other symptoms inhave seen them do for
clude urinating frequently, usually eight or more times in 24 hours and awakening
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months now.
two or more times in the night to urinate.
Is it because of the amount
Fortunately, a brief evaluation can determine whether there is a specific cause for
of traffic that the patrol cant
these symptoms. Although it usually affects only older adults, an overactive bladder
catch them or what? Unless
is not a normal part of aging and treatments are available that can help.
they have a death wish I
Management of overactive bladder can begin with behavioral strategies, such as
fluid schedules, timed voiding and bladder-holding techniques. If these initial efforts would highly recommend if
you know one of these chardo not help enough with the symptoms, second line and third line treatments are
acters to advise them its
available.
only a matter of odds before
Several conditions may contribute to signs and symptoms of overactive bladder,
they crash or get killed.
including: high urine production as might occur with high fluid intake, poor kidney
function or diabetes. Certain medications can contribute to the problem, as well as an Trust me I was a Harley
enlarged prostate, constipation, excessive consumption of caffeine or alcohol. Often, cruiser for years but not until
I was forced to lay mine
the specific cause of an overactive bladder is not known.
down or die, youll realize
Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and urinary tract. These
that speed does you nothing.
strengthened muscles can help stop the bladder's involuntary contractions. A physiShow up to work a few minutes late, at least your alive!
cian or a physical therapist can explain how to do Kegel exercises correctly. Losing
weight may ease the symptoms and physician may recommend reducing the amount From the silver helmet with a mowhawk, yea, youll look cool under my rear bumper
of my dually truck. I write this in hopes that all you drivers out there racing to get
of fluid consumption and can suggest appropriate times to consume them.
nowhere fast.
Medications can relax the bladder and help relieve the symptoms of overactive
bladder and reduce episodes of incontinence. Bladder medications may not help with You wont know what you got, till its gone.
getting up during the night to urinate. Often, this is related to the way the kidneys and Ive lost 3 friends in Panama City just taking their time and got broad-sided blindly.
You have no clue how dangerous you make other drivers weaving in and out like you
heart manage fluids which can change over time. As we get older, people may
do. Im tired of seeing foolish dumbasses on the roads hurrying up to get nowhere.
make as much or more urine at night than they do during the day.
Sincerely, USAF Ret. MSGT. John Wrigley Jr.
For more information, contact Dr. Emma Stoll at Healthmark Walk-In Clinic in
DeFuniak Springs.

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Thursday , February 25, 2016

The Great American Lecture Series

POLLINATORS

PROUDLY Helping Alaqua Animal Refuge

located in FREEPORT, for over 7yrs. adoptable
pets of all kinds. Go visit them today!

The key to better blooming flowers, more vegetables and

healthier shrubs is POLLINATORS! Walton County Master Gardeners present Jim Dietrich, a local bee keeper and
MG, who will discuss how to attract pollinators to your
landscape and keep them there. Pollinators may include
bees, birds, butterflies, bats, moths and more. Learn how
Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week
they improve the health of your garden and the environment.
This discussion will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016
from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the UF/IFAS Walton Extension
Office at 732 N 9th Street in DeFuniak Springs next to the
fairgrounds. The program is free and open to the public,
Digger Tink is a 1
however seating is limited, and reservations must be made
year old Lab/
Hound Mix who is by the Monday before by contacting Cheryl at 850-8928172 or haneyc@ufl.edu. Light refreshments will be
searching for an
served.
active family that
can keep up with his Master Gardeners are available at this location Monday
energetic personal- through Friday from 9:00 AM until noon to take your gardening questions. Call 892-8172 or come by.
ity. He knows the
commands sit,
down and stay
and absolutely loves
people- kids included. He would do best in a home with no cats,
although, he might tell you otherwise! Digger
Tink would be perfect for an avid runner or hiker,
but would be content to just have a loving family
to play fetch with. If you think you can give him
the kind of home he deserves, come by the Refuge and meet him today!

Dress up Safari style, join the festivities

Digger Tinks adoption fee is $150 which

includes his neuter, microchip and current
vaccines. If you are interested in him, please
submit an application online at http://
www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/
ApplyforAdoption.

TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGE

March 4th and 5th at
Freeport High School
4th: 5PM-9PM
5th: 8AM-5PM

Please contact School Resource Deputy

David Talley for sign up by emailing
him at DTalley@waltonso.org.
Be there or be square.

One day I was asked my opinion. They did

not like what I had to say.
Next time, ask yourself what you want to
hear and dont ask someone of their
opinion. For it is just that, my opinion!

Comments and responses are welcomed by all who write-in, Email. Instead of running your mouth around town, PUT IN PRINT,
let those who live here make the call. Got a beef or compliment?
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Its not stress that kills us,

it is our reaction to it.
-Hans Selye
We all stressall of us, whether we are
teenagers or adults well into our golden
years. The difference between us is how we
deal with the stress handed to us. I know that
when I began to understand how much I
stressed and how much it affected my life, I
was already well into my 30s. Imagine being
a child with all the pressures they face today?
How do we teach our children to handle
stress the right way and cope with the many
obstacles that life throws our way?
1. Positive self-talk. Kids often repeat
negative thoughts in their heads like, No
one likes me; Im fat and ugly; Im going to
fail this test because Im stupid. Positive
Self-talk is the ability to replace them with
positives like, I can handle it. I passed
before, I can pass again. I have some good
friends who care about me.
2. Break it down. If your child is stressed
and overwhelmed by a big project, help them
break it down into small steps. Similarly,
have your child write their name at the top
of a big assignment, or have them come up
with a title. These baby steps can help your
child get over his or her fear of starting a
huge task.
3. Anxious, worrier kids. Our son is a
bit of a perfectionist and really gets down on
himself when he doesnt do well. Its what
you do next that counts. Admitting when
youve made a mistake and apologizing in
front of your child is huge, too. And, instead
of praising our child for the end result, weve
started to focus on how hard he worked, and
how creatively he solved the problem.
4. Lighten the load. If your child is overwhelmed with school and extra-curriculars,
sit down with them and say, You seem a
little stressed lately. How can I be helpful?
Lets talk about something we can change or
cut out. Are you taking care of others but
not yourself? Do you volunteer too much, or
get sucked in by work 24/7? Try to create
some boundaries and space in your life, too,
if you can. (I know easier said than done!
This is one Im working on myself!)
5. Help your child find a way to calm: Help
your child find something specific to them
that has the power to calm them down,
whether its listening to music, going
skateboarding, reading, walking the dog,
drawing, talking to a trusted friend, or
shooting some hoops. (Preferably, something
thats screen-free is best, since electronics
tend to jazz kids up, but every kid is different
and you know your child best.) This is
such an important life skill to master.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was like you were in a baseball game
and you're winning 9-0 and then you have
The Walton County Economic Devela guy on first. You dont steal second and opment Alliance (WCEDA) will hold
we didnt steal second.
its monthly board meeting on ThursWhile Gilmour, a Catholic school in the
day, March 3, 2016 at 12:00 PM at the
Cleveland suburb of Gates Mills, entered
Walton County Administration Conthe playoffs as the top seed, Northeast
ference Room located at 76 North 6th
Ohio, a charter school in Cleveland, enStreet, DeFuniak Springs, FL.
tered as the No. 13 seed with eight girls
and, according to the Plain Dealer, a 1-12
Two or more County Commissioners
record. Buetel told the station that two
may attend this meeting. These meetminutes into the game he abandoned his
ings are open to the public.
teams backcourt press and three minutes
into game began resting the starters.We
changed our
aggressive
man-to man to
zone at some
point and
allowed them to
shoot and they
took 28 shots,
Its just, they
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