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Hello there! Welcome to another Edition of The EmeraldStar News. We hope this newspaper comes of some help toyou for what’s going on around the area. A Big Day is com-

ing to FREEPORT, it’s our first annual FREEPORT Bayfest. HammockBay, Freeport Sports Complex area. Come one, come ALL. Very safe environment.

Mark the date now on your calendar September 20th, we wanteveryone to come attend. This will help build relations within our community. Knowingof the growth of the next few years coming to Freeport. Let’s hope we are blessed withsome long lasting companies that will shape our area. Offer jobs for many of us strug-gling paycheck to paycheck. Those of us wanting to offer more but cannot afford to.These are trying times, but we as a group of people can take on any task. We have plentyof resources here.How many of you had a chance to read our newest columnist and reporter, Mrs. RianLyday? Last Edition was her first with us. I did receive a few complimenting her for be-ing able to help. Always a couple of last Editions at Hardee’s. Exxon, as soon as youwalk in to your left. Newest Edition on top, just below next shelf previous left-overs, ifany.I am pleased with the amount of copies that I see picked up and read. I hope a few of ourlocal churches and some of the people nearby was able to attend Pastor Sam, from FirstBaptist of Freeport. His plan to want to form a safe haven for people to go to here inFreeport. A place where Jesus fills your heart during the Holidays and when other time sare a struggle. People get very oppressed around the Holidays, a lot of stress. Let’s plannow, for in another 2 months we can help feed families in need of food. We can raiseenough money to offer a meal to each person who is hungry. If we plan today, tomorrowmay come easier.

I got a call from a distressed mother of 3, she was new to town and freaking out in theheat. She asked me for so much information, that I later asked where she was now? Was

she hungry? Her kids? She was along Hwy. 20, pulled over crying. I asked her to giveme 3 minutes and I will come to help. I downloaded the resource centers in our areas anda few other places I had listed. Printed them up. I didn’t have but a $20 bill on me sowhen I did see her I gave it to her to get the kids something to eat. It was touching. Tosee a smile through tear soaked eye’s. When she felt all hope is gone. I was happy to beof help and she called me the next day to Thank me and tell me of her appt.s with placesfor her and her kids.

That to me was worth anything I could do. I want to be of help to each of you all whoread this. If more of those who read this feel motivated to even donate something togoodwill or help a friends kids have some toys to play with. They might not look likemuch to hand down to them. But as a child, 2 sticks and a drum can make one smile.

I don’t want to see the smiles of small children be taken away from the gloom thatsurrounds us all. Divorce, destruction of society, good cops or bad? Their little mindstake in so much more than we did as kids. So much a video alone can destroy innocenceof a child, from murders to molestation. We as a society must make it more clear to thosewho dare, touch a child the wrong way…...you will pay. They lose an innocence aboutthem, their souls go to a hiding place of shame. It’s not right, it sickens me.

I ask each of you who read this from me to you. Let’s step it up around here. Commis-sioner’s, get your head into the future, you can shape to a level the nation will recognizeand respect. Some may laugh. To them I laugh at for they just kick back and find ways tocomplain. Help a friend, take an old lady to the store for food. You know people, life isway too short to get done all that we want to do. It’s a hard pill for me to swallow on that

because I’ve always had enough friends, helpers and family to ease my stress of dead-

lines and such.Can I ask you parents out there a question: what did your kid learn and do at schooltoday? Yesterday? Tomorrow? As I watch over my children and witness the confusingmethods of new technology that schools are missing the point. I think. Write in, agree ornot? If they would teach in school, life lessons. Skills to advance their skills. Yes, somekids are out there way smarter than you. They strive at a pace 3x as fast as you. It’scalled determination and goals. Let’s not hinder the facts over War and the history of ourcountry and what to respect and what not to tolerate. People make the rules, explain tothem why they are in place. Why did America become a super-power and the reasoning

behind it.I have plenty of my fellow veteran’s that can tell you stories that you’ll never believe.

If we do not absorb in the history from the mouths of those who were there. Because itlooks like lately, they will deny the fact if no is around to say it to be not true. Just as welaid many War heroes, our president played a few rounds of Golf.

I’m beginning to wonder if anyone is at the wheel of this runaway freight train? Back to my point. We can make a difference on a smaller basis such as Walton county

as long as the one’s making those rules, listen carefully to the citizens. We elected youfor a reason, show us the reason is a good one for us all. Have a blessed day.

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Northwest Florida Regional TPO to MeetSept. 15 at Crestview City Hall

Crestview, Fla. - The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Or-

ganization (RTPO) will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 15 at Crestview CityHall, 198 N. Wilson St. in Crestview. The Technical Working Group will notmeet at this time. Items to be considered include approval of the Navarre Commu-nity Access Road Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) application,approval of criteria for TRIP projects, and a resolution by the Florida Transporta-tion Commission supporting federal and state transportation funding legislation.For a complete agenda, visit www.wfrpc.org.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin,sex, age, religion, disability or family status. Reasonable accommodations will bemade for access to meetings in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities

Act. Contact Brandi Whitehurst, 850-332-7976, x204 orbrandi.whitehurst@wfrpc.org, for i assistance. Por favor a la Sr. Dan Deanda, delos requistos de acceso o el idioma en el 850-332-7976 x 227 o 1-800-995-8771

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Walton County Master Gardeners

The Walton County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce the recipient oftheir second scholarship this summer. Gordon Porter received his check and cer-tificate in August. This is the third year for Gordon to achieve this honor. He hasreceived an Applied Technology Degree in Turf Equipment. He will graduate atthe end of his third year with a degree in Golf and Landscape Operations fromFlorida Gateway College in Lakeland.

jpg attached - Pictured are Porter and members of the MG Scholarship committee Lto R:

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FREEPORT BAYFEST (TIME TO PARTY!)

The City of Freeport will be hosting their first annual 'BAYFEST' on Saturday Sep-tember 20, 2014at Freeport Regional Sports Complex at Hammock Bay from 10a.m. to 9p.m.

The festival will feature a variety of entertainment for everyone with musical genreincluding country,gospel, jazz, blues and rock-n-roll. Other events include a fishing tournament,hosted by Nick's SeafoodRestaurant, a 5k run and gumbo cook off the morning of the festival, antique carshow, kids fun zone,arts and crafts, as well as plenty of food vendors.

Musical performers will take the stage at 11a.m. beginning with: Gospel group,"The Freedom Hill Quartet" , followed byElvis impersonator, Jerome Jackson, at 1pm. Blues music will be performed by the"David Geralds Band" at 3pm,and the sensational jazz music of Jones and Company will start at 5pm. Countrymusic recording artist, Shane Owens,will take the stage at 7pm to entertain with hits such as "Bottom Of The Fifth","Redneck" and "19".

Freeport Regional Sports Complex is located at 671 Hammock Trail East, Freeport,Fl 32439. This is a Tobacco-FreeFacility. No Alcohol, No Pets, No Coolers, No Bikes, No Skateboards.

Armbands will be sold at the gate the day of the event. Admission prices are $5 forstudents and $10 for Adults.

Application and Registration forms can be downloaded atwww.FreeportBayfest.com.For further information please contact Freeport Mayor, Russ Barley, at 850-835-2822.This is guaranteed to be a fun-filled family day of entertainment. Hope to see youthere.

Thank you to our sponsors: The City of Freeport, Crystal Beach Development,Regions Bank,Chelco and Nick's Seafood Restaurant.

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by District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander andWalton County Public WorksDumpsters provided for Walton County residents todump trash, yard debris, tires, appliances and othermiscellaneous items. A crew and equipment to off-

load heavy items will be available. Recycling trail-ers will also be available for newsprint, glass andaluminum

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Enterovirus D68:

What Parents Need to KnowA fast-spreading virus related to hand, foot, and mouth disease is hospi-

talizing kids across the Midwest and parts of the South.The virus, enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, was first discovered in 1962 inCalifornia. But until now, it has only been tied to smaller clusters ofdisease around the U.S.This is the first time it’s caused such widespread misery, and it seems to

be particularly hard on the lungs.We reached out to pediatricians and infectious disease specialists to findout what parents should know about this respiratory illness.

What are the symptoms of D68 infection?Most viral infections start out with a fever, cough, and runny nose, butD68 doesn’t seem to follow that classic pattern, says Mary Anne Jack-son, MD She's the division director of infectious disease at Children’sMercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, the hospital where the first caseswere identified.“Only 25% to 30% of our kids have fever, so the vast majority don’t,”Jackson says. Instead, kids with D68 infections have cough and trouble

breathing, sometimes with wheezing.They act like they have asthma , even if they don’t have a history ofit, she says. “They’re just not moving air.” We made sure that primary care providers are in touch with their pa-tients with asthma, so those have an active asthma plan and know whatto do if they get into trouble,” she says. How is the infection treated? Because it’s caused by a virus, and not bacteria, antibiotics don’thelp.Shane says her hospital is admitting about 100 kids a week withsymptoms that are consistent with D68 infections.She says the virus is treated with supportive care.“The main thing is giving supplemental oxygen to the children whoneed it,” she says. Children may also get medications, such as albuterol,which help relax and open the air passages of the lungs.Those with the most critical cases have needed ventilators to help thembreathe.

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District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander Wraps Up herCoffee with the Commissioner Series

Over several months, beginning in February of 2014, Commissioner Comander held a number of Cof-fee with the Commissioner meetings throughout the County in order to garner input from the pub-lic. These meetings were part of a continued visioning process that Commissioner Comander began in2008.In order to ensure that all members of the public were represented, Comander held meetings in Paxton,Seascape, Surfside, Choctaw Beach, Rosemary Beach, Red Bay, DeFuniak Springs and Santa RosaBeach.Throughout the process, residents of the community voiced their opinions and thoughts on the currentstate of the County and what they would like to see from their local government in the future.One of the main topics that were discussed in each meeting was the economic health and future of theCounty. Most residents voiced their thoughts on the importance of the expansion of the Mossy HeadIndustrial Park, and the need to continue to diversify the County’s economy. There were several callsfor the County to continue courting other non-tourism related jobs not just in the Industrial Park, butthroughout the County.In addition to the economy, there was a high level of importance placed on the continued need for theCounty to focus on our local environment. It was often expressed that the County needs to continue tofocus on keeping the Choctawhatchee Bay and our local rivers clean and pristine. Residents discussedand supported the County’s need to continue to provide a clean, natural environment for our residents to

participate in such recreational activities as fishing, hunting, biking, kayaking and canoeing.While this series of meetings was successful, Comander said that she is not done.“As I have in the past, I will continue to revisit the County’s visioning process and will reach out tocitizens about their needs and expectations of their County government.” Following the meeting series, Commissioner Comander said that she feels that the residents support theCounty’s current direction. In addition, she has begun to work on additional items to facilitate thegrowth of the County that includes looking into new ways to expand broadband internet access to resi-dents and businesses throughout the county that currently do not received such a ser-vice.

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The City Council has selected a new City Clerk who will beginon October 15, 2014, her name is Pamela Russell and she is cur-rently a city clerk in Etna, California and we look forward to her

becoming a big part of our city administration. We are currentlyaccepting applications for a Front Desk Receptionist here at cityhall and will be taking applications through the month of Septem-

ber, you can go on line to the city web page for an application orstop by city hall to pick one up. The city council has been work-ing very hard for the 2014-15 budget which begins on October 1,and have set a tentative budget of $4,089,850.00 and a mileagerate of 4.7302, the final action for these items will take place at ameeting on September 15, 2014. A breakdown of the budget will

be provided once it has been approved. The city engineers arelooking at grants available for us to improve our water and sewer

systems and make the necessary connections for new develop-ment on Hwy 331 both north and south. The council also ap- proved working with local churches for a Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Saturday November 22 nd, at the Freeport communityCenter, further information will become available a little closer totime of the event. Our first city festival “Bayfest” will be held onSeptember 20,2014, at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex @Hammock Bay, we have a day of fun and entertainment for theentire family you can go to www.freeportbayfest.com for infor-mation or call city hall at 835-2822 for additional information-Fishing Tournament, Antique Car Show, 5K Run, Arts/Crafts/Food Vendors, Gumbo Cook-off , Kids Zone and Entertainmentfrom 11:00am-9:00 pm, featuring 11:00-1:00- Gospel-FreedomHill Quartet, 1:00-3:00 Rock & Roll-Jerome Jackson (Elvis Im-

personator), 3:00-5:00- Blues-David Gerald Band,5:00-7:00- Jazz-Jones & Company and 7:00-9:00- Country -Shane Owens, ad-mission is $5.00 for children and $10.00 for adults for a full dayof family fun. 5K Run starts at 8:00 am, go on line to register orsign up day of beginning at 6:00 am. Hope to see you all there.Volunteers are desperately needed to help with our Heritage Mu-seum, anyone who may be interested please give me a call and Iwill get in touch with the chairman of that committee. As alwaysI welcome your comments and ideas for the city, I am just a tele-

phone call away or come by and visit at the cityhall- telephone 850-835-2822.

New Beginnings Church Welcomes Amy Worley

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Friday Night 7PM / Cake, Coffee and PrizesSaturday 10 AM / Lunch following

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Finding the right home is similar to finding a key toopen a lock. Sadly, I have never found a family that

just fits me. They say a wonderful thing happenswhen a cat wins a human's heart. They say the heartopens and fills with love and joy and it’s like youwere meant to be together all along. I am such agood girl and I'll bring so much happiness to ahome. I always greet the volunteers and staff and Ilove to assist them with their chores. I even comewhen they call me! I am such a people pleaser!

When the right person or family comes along, theywill see the warmth of sunshine I have to give andtheir will heart will fill with happiness! And onceyou are kissed by Sunkist, you will be in love!Please come visit me at Alaqua. You might just bethe one for me. I am still dreaming about a home ofmy own where I can share my love. What are youwaiting for? Come meet me!

Through our Priceless Purrs Program, any cat over 6-months-old doesn't have an adoption fee. So just applyfor Sunkist, and once approved, she will be yours to loveforever!For more information about Sunkist or any of our other

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were going to put me down. I was just a wee one, butthe Alaqua team went right to work on me. They helpedme learn to be a good girl and even enrolled me in theUnconditional Love program where I graduated withhonors. I was a quick learner and easily mastered all ofthe basic commands.I am back at the refuge now and ready to find a home

of my own. The volunteers and staff tell me I am asmart, well-mannered young lady. I play well with otherdogs and I have yet to meet a human or pet that I didn'tlove. I keep my kennel clean and I walk on a leash likea show dog! When the nice people at Alaqua visit me, Iam attentive to every word they speak. I am focused on

pleasing them, and if they show me a point of interest, I"strike a pose", showing off my pointing skills. Just likemy ancestors, I am even tempered, congenial, good withchildren, and would love to be part of a family. I willneed a fenced yard, as I need space to run and play.Once I have had my fill of exercise, I am perfectlyhappy to lie by your side and provide you comfort, love,devotion, and protection.Come to Alaqua and meet me, you will recognize me

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DOH-WALTON ADVISES PUBLIC OFHEALTH CONCERNS OF TICK BITES~Reduce Your Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases~

WALTON COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in WaltonCounty (DOH-Walton) cautions the public to be aware of ticks while en-

joying outside activities. Tick-borne diseases are illnesses that spread tohumans from bites by infected ticks. Preventing tick bites is the bestmeasure in eliminating the chance of contracting a tick-borne disease.People can take steps to prevent tick bites by:

Walk on cleared trails and stay in the center of the trail.

Minimize contact with leaf litter, brush, overgrown grasses, where ticksare most likely to be found.

Minimize the amount of exposed skin, by wearing socks, long pants, anda long-sleeved shirt when going into possible tick-infested areas.

Wear light-colored clothing, to make it easier to see and remove ricks before they attach to skin.

Apply repellents to skin and clothing. Follow the instructions on the product label.

After outdoor activities, conduct full body tick checks and promptly

remove any ticks that are found.Use tick prevention medicines, treatments and shampoos on pet dogs

and cats routinely.

Reduce possible tick habitats in yards by removing leaf litter, clear tallgrasses and brush around homes, mow lawn frequently, keep playground equipment, decks, and patios away from yard edgesand trees, discourage unwelcomed animals (deer, raccoons, stray dogs and cats, etc.) from entering your yard.Remove ticks that are attached to the skin as soon as possible, preferably by using pointed, fine-tipped tweezers. Grab the tic k’s

mouth parts close to the skin and slowly pull the tick straight out until the tick lets go.Tick-borne diseases diagnosed in Florida include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), Ehrlichiosis, and

Southern Tick Associated Rash Illness (STARI). Signs and symptoms begin within three to 30 days after a bite by an infectedtick and may include some or all of the following:

Fever / Headache / Rash / Muscle pain / Joint aches

Chills / Nausea / Abdominal pain / Lack of appetite

Cough / Redness around the eyes / Fatigue /

Swollen lymph nodes / Confusion

The symptoms vary from patient to patient and can be difficult to distinguish from other diseases. These infections can becomequite severe if ignored and not treated quickly, and may require hospitalization or even fatal. If any fever, rash, or other symp-toms of concern occur after a tick bite, seek medical attention from a healthcare provider immediately. Treatment is most effec-tive if started early in the course of the disease. A timely antibiotic treatment is curative for most of the tick-borne illnesses pre-

sent in Florida and the United States.For more information about tick-borne dis-

eases, please visit http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/tick-and-insect-borne-diseases/tick-information.html. The Department works to protect, promote

and improve the health of all people in Flor-ida through integrated state, county andcommunity efforts. Follow us on Twitter at@HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more

information about the Florida Department ofHealth please visit www.floridahealth.gov.

Obituary for Paul R. Schank, III

Mr. Paul R.Schank III,age 60,

passed awayAugust 29,2014, at Sa-cred HeartHospital, aftera long illness.He was bornin Browns-

ville, Texas. Raised in Norristown, Penn-sylvania and spent the last ten years in N.W. Florida. Paul is survived by his son,Paul R Schank IV, of Pennsylvania, hismother Rosemary Foglia and three broth-ers, Micheal, Thomas, and Robert, alsomany nieces and nephews. Paul was pre-ceded in death by his father, Paul SchankJr. His remains have been cremated and a

private family service will be held at a latertime. The family wishes to thank RegencyHospice for all their kindness and care.

You may go online to view obituaries, of-fer condolences and sign guest book atwww.clary-glenn.com.Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel FuneralHome is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Somali militants threatenU.S. attacks to avenge

leader's deathSomali Islamist militants have threatenedattacks in east Africa and the UnitedStates, warning President Barack Obamahe would hear "shocking news" as punish-ment for a U.S. missile strike that killedthe rebel group's leader last week.Al Shabaab made the threats late on Mon-day, hours after launching twin attacksinside Somalia against African peacekeep-ers and a government convoy. The death

toll from those bombings rose to at least 18on Tuesday, police said."

Let our mujahideen (fighters) wait for

good news. And let Obama wait for shock-ing news," senior al Shabaab official, FuadMohamed Khalaf Shongole, said in a re-corded message, promising to avenge thedeath of Ahmed Godane in a U.S. raid onSept. 1.

Godane publicly claimed responsibility forthat assault, saying it was revenge for Ken-yan and Western involvement in Somaliaand noting its proximity to the anniversaryof the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the UnitedStates.

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The 14 day Overview

Aquarius

1/20 – 2/18

Pisces

2/19 – 3/20

Aries

3/21 – 4/19

Taurus

4/20 – 5/20

Gemini

5/21 – 6/21

Cancer

6/22 – 7/22

Leo

7/23 – 8/22

Virgo

8/23 – 9/22

Libra

9/23 – 10/22

Scorpio

10/23 – 11/21

Sagittarius

11/22 – 12/2

Capricorn

12/22 – 1/19

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Ebola evacuations to US greaterthan previously knownAn undisclosed number of people who’ve

been exposed to the Ebola virus — not justthe four patients publicly identified withdiagnosed cases — have been evacuated tothe U.S. by an air ambulance companycontracted by the State Department.

“We moved a lot of other people who hadan exposure event,” said Dent Thompson,vice president of Phoenix Air Group.“Many times these people are just fine,

they just had an exposure. But you have totreat it as though the disease is present.” How many exposed patients have beenflown from West Africa to the U.S.?Thompson said medical privacy laws andhis company’s contract with the State De-

partment prevent him from revealing thefigure.“I’m just not allowed to talk aboutit.” Five weeks ago, medical missionary Dr.Kent Brantly became the first Ebola patient

to be treated in the U.S. He and fellowmissionary Nancy Writebol were nursed back to health in a special isolation unit atEmory University Hospital in Atlanta andlater released. Dr. Rick Sacra and an uni-dentified doctor who arrived on Tuesdayare currently being treated in the U.S.Phoenix Air’s modified Gulfstream III jetsare “literally intensive care units withwings,” Thompson said. He said evenevacuees without a confirmed Ebola diag-nosis are placed in an isolation chamber forthe 12- to 14-hour flight from West Africato the U.S.

“You can never, ever let your safety guardsdown,” he said.

You might like to view this week as being near perfect for analysis, research and adjustment - and obtaining esti-mates. This could begin as a result of unhappiness about the way in which colleagues and neighbors are ignoringa situation. Determining what you can and cannot do about this could take up a fair bit of time and leave you inhighly emotional state (though you'd most likely deny that) . Having made clear what it is that you want to hap-

pen and discovered that someone who has so far been oblivious to the problem.

One possibility is that you'll feel truly, truly sorry for yourself. For others though they could ride a wave of ro-mantic love that's the stuff of movies. Still others may find they're around those who commit acts of unselfishlove on a daily basis (hospitals etc). Another theme suggests a 'lucky' break that is in some way connected to a

place of learning.

As you probably know, yours is a sign prone to take action - but without always considering the consequences.Hold the thought that there's a Full Moon on Tuesday and that there's every chance emotions will get the betterof you. For ages now you've known you need to make changes. It's probable you've been waiting for the cosmosto present these to you. (Yes, you can play at being your opposite sign, Libra and so can procrastinate with the

best of them).

It seems you have ideas a-plenty. Your creative side is totally to the fore - . It might also be that a certain personreally, really wants to partner with you. Though not known for being idealistic, it is possible that midweek you'llneed practical back-up. Perhaps because someone is indisposed or away from their desk for some reason?

You could feel like a tree that's been shaken. It's probable that many are waiting to catch ideas you've been incu- bating since at least February. True, some may not be at all realistic and will require refinement. It's possible toothat financial or health limitations will require you to make these adjustments.

It's as likely though that you'll attract others who are and that they'll find your shoulder the best to cry on. Youmay need to draw lines and make clear boundaries. At a different level this week could find you consideringyour worth and whether or not certain people are draining you financially as well as emotionally.

Of course, it's entirely possible that you've been weighing up the pros and cons of an investment for some time.Decision moment may have arrived. Experience may have taught you the need to have clear guidelines and con-tracts in place before you go ahead with a project. It may not be enough to simply shake hands on a deal beforethe weekend.

Tuesday's Full Moon is important for those of your sign and, this year, could bring sharp developments in com-mercial relationships. Assuming you've done the work (likely), you could now be headed toward accolades. Cer-tainly it appears extra responsibility is headed you way. It might even be that you're given the opportunity toshow what you really can do.

It probably won't be hard for you to feel swamped this week. Perhaps because you're determined to achieve cer-tain things before your birthday or because someone else has decreed that a task should be completed. In a way,this might even be a test of your spiritual strength and confidence that you really can 'do it'. It's likely too thatfinancial matters will require particular attention and that balancing the books.

It's quite possible that a drama will go on around you and that at some point you'll find it necessary to step in andmake clear that a certain person has over-stepped a boundary. Defining boundaries and responsibilities seems to

be the major theme midweek. You don't have to take on more but may find that others feel secure knowing thatyou are in place - if not necessarily 'in charge'.

Seems likely that fast moving developments both at home and at work have the potential to leave you feeling 'allat sea'. Of course you may have known that these developments have been coming for some time. Now though itseems you need to decide what you want to do - and where you want to go. An adventure may be on the horizon.

This week you could discover the subject matter. It may be that deep unhappiness with the way in which a sys-

tem has been built is at the heart of this. At a different level - but running alongside - unexpected developmentswithin the family could demand as much attention. At some level you might feel powerless - but only temporar-ily. Stay focused on your goals, don’t let haters bring you down.

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Healthmark Health Matters Managing a migraine

Migraines are not merely headaches. Most sufferers say that a migraine is to a headachewhat a lion is to a housecat. A migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing

sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and ex-treme sensitivity to light and sound.

According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, migraine attacks can cause significant pain forhours or even days and be so severe that all a person can think about is finding a dark, quiet

place to lie down. Some migraines are preceded by sensory warning symptoms, such as flashesof light, blind spots, or tingling in the arm or leg, but not always.

Medications can sometimes help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. The rightmedicines, combined with self-help remedies and lifestyle changes, may make a big differ-ence.

Sometimes one or two days before a migraine, a person may notice subtle changes that sig-nify an oncoming migraine, such as depression, food cravings, hyperactivity, irritability, neckstiffness or uncontrollable yawning. Auras may occur before or during migraine headaches.Auras are usually visual disturbances, such as flashes of light. Sometimes auras can also in-clude touching sensations, movement or speech disturbances.

Untreated, a migraine usually lasts from four to 72 hours, but the frequency with which theyoccur varies from person to person. During a migraine, a person may experience pain on oneside or both sides of the head, pain that has a pulsating, throbbing quality. Sensitivity to light,sounds, smells, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision and lightheadedness are common. After amigraine attack a person may feel drained and washed out, though some people report feelingmildly euphoric.

Migraine headaches are often undiagnosed and untreated. So if a person is experiencing se-vere headaches with any of these accompanying symptoms, it is a good idea to see a physician.Even someone with a history of regular headaches should also see a physician if they have any

of the following signs and symptoms, which may indicate more serious medical problems.These include an abrupt, severe headache like a thunderclap; a headache with fever, stiff neck,mental confusion, seizures, double vision, weakness, numbness or trouble speaking; a head-ache after a head injury, especially if the headache gets worse or a chronic headache that isworse after coughing, exertion, straining or a sudden movement.

Migraines cannot be cured, but doctors can work with people to help them manage their con-dition. A variety of medications have been specifically designed to treat migraines. In addition,some drugs commonly used to treat other conditions also may help relieve or prevent mi-graines. Medications used to combat migraines fall into two broad categories: pain-relievingmedications and preventive medications. These types of drugs are taken regularly, often on adaily basis, to reduce the severity or frequency of migraines.

Choosing a strategy to manage migraines depends on the frequency and severity of the head-aches, the degree of disability they cause, and other existing medical conditions. If some treat-ments have not worked for you in the past, talk to a physician about trying a differentmigraine headache medication.

For more information, contact Dr. Tom Roberts,P.A., at Healthmark Regional Medical Center’sWalk-in Clinic, (850) 951-4556.

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It is the time of year when people paint their faces different colors, dress-up in crazy cos-tumes, and follow superstitious rituals…I’m not talking about Halloween, I’m talkingabout football season! The football fan is a unique individual. We look forward to thistime of year from the minute the Superbowl is over. We take precautions all week in what

we say for the fear of jinxing our favorite team. We schedule the entire weekend around a block of time on Saturday or Sunday. I get it, because I am one of you. I look forward tothis season all year. I start counting down the Saturdays at the beginning of summer (Ilike college much better than pro football). But how far is too far? I don’t think I realizedthe extent of some peoples’ poor football etiquette until I was at my son’s football gamethe other night.

No, he is not a college player and not on his way to the NFL…he plays middle schoolfootball. Throughout the duration of a two hour game, I saw parental behavior that mademe shake my head. We expect our children to respect adults and listen to the coaches but Isaw parents yelling and making nasty gestures to the coaches. We want our children todemonstrate good sportsmanship, but find it okay to yell at the players on the other team.I watched a mother lean over the coach while he was talking to the team, to ask her sonwhat he was doing out there on the field. Many of the players had their helmets off andwere eating nachos on the bench…in the MIDDLE of the game. Maybe I was raised in adifferent time period, but I expect my son to be fully participating in the game, whether heis on the field or not. He better have him helmet on and know when it is his turn to be onthe field. I want to see him move with the play. Do I expect him to become an NFL

player? No. But I expect him to give his whole heart to whatever activity he participatesin. Parents, we are the examples for our children. We are the people they look to whenthey make a decision. Remember that the next time you attend your children’s sportingevents.

Interesting Football FactsThe average length of an NFL career is about 3 and a half seasons…which meansthat while players may make more money than most people, they are only mak-ing it for an average of three and a half years.

NFL players with a college degree have careers that last 50% longer than those with-out.

While there are about 1,108,441 high school football players, only 67,887 will makea college team, and only 255 will be drafter for the NFL. (NCAA)

78% of NFL players go bankrupt within two years after finishing their career.The average age of NFL football players is 26.68.The average NFL cheerleader only makes about $50 a game.

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