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The Editor’s Editorial
“I Tell it, as I see IT”! Views expressed in The EMERALD STAR NEWS do not necessarily reflect those of the
HOWL “The Wolfe’s Den” publisher. The staff of The EMERALD STAR NEWS pride ourselves in our efforts to
ensure accuracy of the publication contents. However, there is no guarantee of the accuracy of
Hello to each of you. We appreciate each one of you all the Information nor the absence of errors and omissions (especially when sent through a third
who have been following along with us each Edition party); therefore, no responsibility can or will be assumed. 2500 copies printed bi-weekly.
for 11 years now. I truly appreciate all the fine letters
and comments you all send in.
Let’s keep this wonderfully crafted original and “one-of-a-kind” publication Quote of Publisher / Editor Frank Wolfe Jr.
going. I want you each to remind those people who send out to the Media or any of you the week :
who are wanting to share an event or fundraiser to E-mail any and all the info. You need (850) 585-0262
to share. We will keep the cost to have anything printed at a very minimal cost to you.
At some time ago, folks like you would send in Birthday “shout-outs”, Anniversaries and
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Go ahead, call the competition and ask how much an obituary costs? Then call me.
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people. wasted days and Main Office/Sales - 850-585-0262
There is no pressure sales. The person(s) who may desire to meet a lot of new people and nights doing for Contributing Editor - Ret. Col. Mark Barren
businesses as they are being built faster than most of us can keep up with. others as your Resource Director– Bethany Phillips
They are signing deals dutifully with a mission to one of the first to break ground. As you life suffers. Web Designer – Lee Cox
drive towards Destin, you can see the massive amount of land clearing that has been done Take time to Healthmark’s Post - Ron Kelley
already for more mall and shopping places. Many high-end retailers are securing their clean up your
spots. There are so many developments approved as of late that this Freeport area and closet. Which Print is made available by those Advertisers in this
crossing into south Walton is planned out. Developments with apartment and condo-style may include new Newspaper! Please spread the word.
living opportunities, in hopes to fade out all Mobile Homes tucked away everywhere look- friends, new
ing in dire shape. Anything visible from driving down the highway should be cleaned up places, new fun? FREEPORT’s ONLY NEWSPAPER
and stop the ‘look” of lower Alabama end it in DeFuniak Springs.
Once you see the types of large national fast food joints and more commercial operations
coming. Many of us were led to believe that this was to have taken place 14 years ago. It
seemed as if there was nothing coming and many hopes were faded by the uncertain direc-
tion that was being watched by others, as if the water was too cold and each company Color online: theemeraldstarnews.blogspot.com
waited to see who would commit and jump in, sign the deal? BONZAI!! Mail in anytime! Mail Ad information to:
Now as we have been sporting a Publix plaza along Hwy. 331. It brought 10 other busi-
nesses and food variety. Now the DQ is open and hiring. The Ace hardware is also OPEN
and looking for quality people. McDonald’s is now signed and coming to be built next to
P.O. Box 1133
the Waffle house already plotted around DQ.
I cannot be the only person noticing these serious car accidents? Add more business right Freeport, Florida 32439
at the corner of Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 331? That is bizarre to have so many racing tailgaters
in a rush for those beaches, when every other car will be stopping at random drive en-
trances. More turn lanes needed? I don’t know.
It seems strange to me to put such building restrictions on individual land owners. Dictate Would you like to do what I do?
by ordinances of what can be built, what location with permits and expenses that many Have you ever thought, man it would be nice to have the public read what I
have just given up on having the home accessories that always wished for good-bye. feel? Have you ever read something and think, “what about this or that”?
As we sit anticipating our first hurricane to reach us up in the Gulf. There is now an opportunity for anyone interested in ownership.
So many visitors are here ignoring (or not understanding the possible severity of a dan-
gerous situation), the safety issues of rip-currents as these storms brew up around us. The This is not a JOKE! Call Frank, for a chance to get in on a great opportunity!
amount of lightning strikes should remind everyone to go inside and wait for the storm to
pass. Whatever it is you are thinking you need to finish, it can wait. We have posted on National “Craigs-list”. FOR SALE.
Being safe from the weathering elements are a very serious precaution to recognize. Just It would be great for someone who lives here to fulfill the questions from your
as those sometimes sweet clear waters of the Gulf can turn on a stormy moment and take neighbors, friends and family.
lives from people who are swimming out too far or they just don’t respect the power of Get involved. Build your own staff of people.
water. Investigate inquiries from those who write in.
Please do not let you or your friends become a statistic from a week stay in our piece of Cover sports if you like. Post fishing reports, weather channels of importance.
paradise. Please drive extra precautious as there are a lot of people that have never been
here before. Leave early, drive slow, smile. Live to see another day.
It seems as if there is more distractions around the Trump Administration. I admit it. The possibilities for you is unlimited. We have 11 years successfully utilized
Trump needs to put the “TWITTER” down. It is great to see that the most important per- the economy here to provide the public with a FREE local newspaper.
son to oversee our nation’s safety is daily cruising the internet. Chat rooms to see what We once had charged 50c for a period of 6 years.
some Actor may have said something?. That is a bit extreme. We can assist you with production if needed. Join in this name and benefit from
Stay focused on S. Korea, Iran and China. Get someone else to tend to your “feelings” for the lowest rates of publication around.
they appear to being more important to you than passing beneficial Laws to helping Please let those around you know! We have great contacts, you just keep rolling
Americans. Finish that wall. Enforce the Laws of the land already written! along and change as you go. I will also offer to put together to new owner too.
With the amount of African refugees currently being piled into empty barges, they are
dying from famine, near death and they are being taken away to be sold as slaves in
Europe. These people would rather be fed and helped medically as a slave, than die. Advertising does NOT mean that people will be lining up to come see you the
Wouldn’t you too? next day. Unless you are offering something ‘special or unique’ that folks feel
Point being, doesn’t this borderline the same police style of Justice for Illegal’s? Think a need to have. They do NOT know what you offer, if you don’t advertise!
about it. The govt. can arrest you and provide you a bed, food, medical help to some de- Being constantly in print is the Name of the Game. 850.585.0262
gree and live. Those Illegal Immigrants took the same chance and made the choice to
come here knowing it was against our nation’s laws to come here undocumented. They We will make space for you to .
come here, fearing possible death from gangs and or the corrupt government in their lands. Advertise with us!
Weird how slavery comes in play as a humanitarian effort and not one BLM matters speak Call Frank today. Thank you for
out for them. Aren’t they doing things once banned and considered illegal and inhumane? reading and sharing with others.
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Sen. Cornyn Slams Dems for Interrupting Kavanaugh Hearing: If This Former WH Official on 'First Man' Flag
Were a Court of Law, You'd Be 'Held in Contempt'
Controversy: Hollywood Liberals Always
'I would just suggest we get on with the hearing.'
Tempted to 'Revise' or 'Bend' History
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) slammed his Democratic colleagues for interrupting the
opening of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing Tuesday morning. 'They have to understand that there is pride in America.'
As Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) attempted to deliver his
opening statement, multiple Democratic senators interjected, including Kamala Harris A former White House and Pentagon official called out the makers of an up-
(D-Calif.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono coming biographical film about Neil Armstrong for omitting the moment Arm-
(D-Hawaii), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). strong and Buzz Aldrin planted the American flag on the moon.
The Democratic lawmakers raised objections to the committee just receiving a batch of "First Man," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival last week and is
42,000 documents relating to Kavanaugh's work with past administrations, and called for the scheduled to hit theaters in October, chronicles Armstrong's life from 1961 to
release of thousands more documents that have been withheld. Whitehouse said one would the Moon landing in 1969.
be hard-pressed to find any court in the country that would not give a party litigant a Hollywood star Ryan Gosling, who portrays Armstrong in the movie, told The
continuance when the opposite party did a massive document dump after close of business Telegraph the flag was omitted from the moon landing because the achieve-
the night before a trial. ment of humans walking on the moon "transcended countries and borders."
Cornyn fired back at Whitehouse's suggestion that the hearing be handled as if it were a "I think this was widely regarded in the end as a human achievement [and]
court of law. that's how we chose to view it," Gosling said.
"I would suggest that if this were a court of law that virtually every member on the dais on "I don't think that Neil viewed himself as an American hero. From my inter-
that side would be held in contempt of court, because this whole process is supposed to be a views with his family and people that knew him, it was quite the opposite. And
civil one, where people ask questions and we get to get answers," Cornyn said. we wanted the film to reflect Neil."
"And that's the basis upon which we are supposed to exercise our constitutional Douglas MacKinnon, who served in the White House as a writer for former
responsibilities of advice and consent," he continued. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush and afterwards in a joint
"So I would just suggest we get on with the hearing." command at the Pentagon, says the film fails to accurately portray Armstrong's
patriotism.
"Hollywood is dominated now, unfortunately, by liberals. And because of that
Not getting enough sleep? You’re hurting your heart power, they always have the temptation to revise history or to in fact bend his-
tory to reflect their current political views," MacKinnon said on "Fox &
Getting a good night's sleep – usually between six to eight hours – can help take care of your
Friends" on Monday.
heart and lower the risk of strokes, according to three studies.
The research was revealed last week during the annual meeting of the European Society of He said he had the honor of meeting Armstrong at the White House in the late
Cardiology. 1980s, and Armstrong expressed that he was "incredibly proud" to plant the
American flag on the surface of the moon.
The first study involved a meta-analysis of 11 studies featuring more than 1 million adults
"This is not a Republican story, it's not a Democrat story, but it is in fact an
conducted by the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre in Athens, Greece.
American story," MacKinnon said. "And Hollywood has to understand that.
They found people who slept fewer than six hours or longer than eight hours had a greater
And they have to understand that there is pride in America, and it's something
risk of developing or dying from coronary artery disease or stroke.
"More research is needed to clarify exactly why, but we do know that sleep influences bio- that Americans ultimately do care about."
logical processes like glucose metabolism, blood pressure and inflammation – all of which
have an impact on cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Epameinondas Fountas, the study's au-
thor who works for the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre, in a statement.
Two other studies found people who fail to get enough sleep at night face a higher risk of
cardiovascular disease and hardened arteries.
An observational study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found men in their
50s who slept five or fewer hours a night had double the risk for a major cardiovascular
event by age 71 and were more likely to have high blood pressure or diabetes."The magni-
tude of increased cardiovascular risk associated with insufficient sleep is similar to that of
smoking or having diabetes at age 50," said author Moa Bengtsson in a statement.
A separate study associated people who slept less than six hours a night or woke up several
times during the night with a higher risk of hardened arteries.
Overall, many Americans still struggle to get enough sleep. According to a 2016 study from
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of Americans don't get
enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society
recommend people get at least seven hours of sleep a night.
A good night's sleep does more than keep the heart healthy. It can also lead to fewer mental
lapses.
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Walton County to Stream FRIENDS OF LIBRARY

Customary Use Hearing on Pre-Sale


Friday Sept. 7th
YouTube 11:00-2:00
$5 Donation
In order to provide the public with access to the
September 8th Customary Use Hearing, Walton
County will stream the meeting on YouTube. Book Sale
Sept. 8th
While this is being done as a public service, the 8:30– noon at
County cannot guarantee the full quality of the
stream due to using a third part provider, as well as The Walton County Fairgrounds
any unknown issues that may arise with internet Only $3/ a bag some are also FREE
service at the location. Some Individually priced.

The meeting will be able to be viewed at the


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16 inch 1 topping pizza & cheesy bread 14.99 The stream will begin at 9:00am CST and will be
Or substitute cheesy bread for a 5 piece hot wings. stopped during any breaks as well as for
lunch. When the meeting resumes following
breaks, a new stream will begin.

ELECTION DATES: The Walton County Customary Use Hearing will


be held at South Walton High School, located at
645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach.
Primary-
The meeting will begin at 9:00am.
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My daughter heads to kindergarten this week. She's Greetings from the


worried about nap time and lunches, while I'm Mayor’s Office …..
worried about school shootings and armed teachers. Summer months are almost over, and the City
Last Sunday morning was terrible in my house. Pool has officially closed!
Our daughter, Caroline, cried. She screamed. She wailed. She argued. She As of September 3rd, the city pool has closed for
stomped. She protested. She pouted. the season, we hope everyone who was able to
She was a mess. On the surface, she was angry because her lovey — a once- use it this year saw the improvements of the
pink polar-fleece pig that's been a constant companion since her infancy; so entire area, many thanks to the Parks and
Next to DQ and Waffle well-worn that it has a hole in one of its ears — was in the laundry. recreation Department and the summer help for
House in front of Publix Eventually, lunch and a nap brought calm and relief. And a revelation. Caro-
line told us she wasn't only frustrated about her stuffed animal.
this year’s successful season.
The city council has been working on the budget
She was anxious, she said, about the coming school year. for 2018-19 which will begin October 1 and is
Caroline starts kindergarten on Tuesday, beginning her education in a red- near completion on the budgeted items needed
Husband dies after wife brick schoolhouse in a well-regarded suburban district. Her fears, she told and the total budget for the next year, information
her mother and me, are typical: will be posted once complete. Work has been
allegedly poisons him — She's worried about riding the bus. completed on the first 14 septic failures in
with eye drops — She's worried about meeting new friends. Brandon Oaks and the project is moving right
— She's worried about lunch. along and ahead of schedule information will be
A South Carolina man died after his wife — She's worried about escalating her abilities to read and write. provided upon completion of the project. The
allegedly poisoned his drinks with eye — She's worried about whether she'll get a nap. Parks Department reported that the bid for the
drops, police say. As I said, typical fears. As I write, my wife, Emily, reports a successful visit Splash Pad has been accepted and work will
Lana Sue Clayton is charged with murder to Caroline's new school. She's met her teacher, she's seen her classroom and begin soon on the 1400 sq. ft. project which is
and unlawful malicious tampering of food she's seen the playground and the lunchroom. financed through the 2017-18 budget. The city
after autopsy tests revealed her husband, "It was a successful visit," Emily told me. council also voted on the re-painting of the city
Stephen, died from poisonous levels of "Good," I said. "I'm glad." hall and work has begun with the repair necessary
tetrahydrozoline — an ingredient in But here's the real reality — I'm full of nerves about this important transition and the painting, should be completed soon.
over-the-counter eye drops. for our daughter. I know she'll succeed in learning; I know she'll mature; I Please mark your calendars for the 6th Annual
Clayton, 52, admitted to police she snuck know the perils of toddlerhood will soon be behind us. None of the Mayor’s Charity Ball to be held on October 20 th
eye drops into her husbands' water between anticipated, typical growing pains are worrisome. What troubles me surely at the Hammock Bay Lake Club , information and
July 19 and July 21. troubles all parents who send their kids off to school. I'm talking about the tickets available at city hall, also mark your for
Tetrahydrozoline poisoning can induce unknown unknowns. We've talked about those in our newsroom this week as October 27th for the 5th Annual City Festival
comas, stop breathing, blur vision and we've shared plans for back-to-school coverage. Bus safety, of course, has “Bayfest”, to be held at the Freeport Regional
cause seizures, according to the U.S. been a daily conversation for our staff since the May crash that left a student Sports Complex- vendor and other information
National Library of Medicine. Children and teacher dead in Morris County, New Jersey. We've talked about the available at www.freeportbayfest.com or by
who swallow even 1 to 2 milliliters can ongoing politics around standardized testing and about the safety of drinking contacting city hall. Volunteers still needed for
suffer “serious adverse events." It's added water in suburban schools. We have plans to continue our coverage of the Museum and information can be obtained
to eye drops and nasal sprays to reduce bullying, of substance abuse and of sustained pressure around the suburban from city hall concerning the specifics.
redness. ideal of academic and co-curricular success. Please let me know if you have any questions,
Stephen Clayton died on July 21 at their concerns or comments about the city.
home in Clover from the poisoning.
A motive for the poisoning wasn't clear.

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Mollie Tibbetts' father: Don't distort her death to Tropical Storm Gordon to Strengthen Into
advance racist views Hurricane, Threatening Gulf Coast
Mollie was nobody's victim. Nor is she a pawn in others' Almost two million people are under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Gordon
debate approaches the Gulf Coast of the United States. The National Weather Center's
Weather Prediction Center forecasts the tropical storm will strengthen into a
Two weeks ago, we learned that Mollie would not be coming home. Shattered, my hurricane before making landfall in Mississippi late Tuesday. Currently, according
family set out to celebrate Mollie’s extraordinary life and chose to share our sorrow in to the National Hurricane Center, Gordon has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.
private. At the outset, politicians and pundits used Mollie’s death to promote various A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, and a
political agendas. We appealed to them and they graciously stopped. For that, we are tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Louisiana. The NHC has also issued
grateful. storm surge warnings for several cities, advising that the surges bring "danger of life
Sadly, others have ignored our request. They have instead chosen to callously distort -threatening inundation."
and corrupt Mollie’s tragic death to advance a cause she vehemently opposed. After making landfall in Mississippi, Gordon is predicted to move over Arkansas
I encourage the debate on immigration; there is great merit in its reasonable outcome. before heading northeast over Missouri. Gordon is bringing heavy rain, with 3 to 6
But do not appropriate Mollie’s soul in advancing views she believed were inches possible in some places. Thunderstorms from the Central Plains to the Upper
profoundly racist. The act grievously extends the crime that stole Mollie from our Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region can be expected. There is also a risk for
family and is, to quote Donald Trump Jr., "heartless" and "despicable." severe thunderstorms over parts of the Northern Plains, Southern Plains and Lower
Make no mistake, Mollie was my daughter and my best friend. At her eulogy, I said Mississippi Valley. The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi tweeted
Mollie was nobody’s victim. Nor is she a pawn in others’ debate. She may not be able that strong winds could down trees and brief tornadoes are possible, and NWS
to speak for herself, but I can and will. Please leave us out of your debate. Allow us to Tallahassee warned of rip currents and flooding.
grieve in privacy and with dignity. At long last, show some decency. On behalf of my
family and Mollie’s memory, I’m imploring you to stop. Throughout this ordeal I’ve Men nearly caused human extinction 7,000 years ago,
asked myself, “What would Mollie do?” As I write this, I am watching Sen. John
McCain lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda and know that evil will succeed only if new theory states
good people do nothing. Both Mollie and McCain were good people. I know that both Genetics can reveal many buried secrets. An extramarital dalliance. The origins of our
would stand up now and do something. ancestors. In this case, it may have revealed that men almost exterminated themselves
The person who is accused of taking Mollie’s life is no more a reflection of the some 7,000 years ago. The genetic indicators have been there for some time. It’s
Hispanic community as white supremacists are of all white people. To suggest called the “Neolithic Y chromosome bottleneck.”
otherwise is a lie. Justice in my America is blind. This person will receive a fair trial, It’s a point in our stone-age past when our genetic diversity suddenly choked. At least
as it should be. If convicted, he will face the consequences society has set. among the male-transmitted genes. After a period of some 2,000 years of decline,
Beyond that, he deserves no more attention. there was only one fertile male left alive to mate with every 17 women.
We stand with the Hispanic community It’s an event recorded in the bloodlines that have emerged across the world.
To the Hispanic community, my family stands with you and offers its heartfelt Previously, academics felt this may have had something to do with the way our
apology. That you’ve been beset by the circumstances of Mollie’s death is wrong. We ancestors explored and settled new lands. It was called the “founder effect,” where a
treasure the contribution you bring to the American tapestry in all its color and small number of individuals keep moving to establish new settlements.
melody. And yes, we love your food. But a new study published in the science journal Nature puts forward a much more
My stepdaughter, whom Mollie loved so dearly, is Latina. Her sons — Mollie’s brutal proposal.
cherished nephews and my grandchildren — are Latino. That means I am Hispanic. I Men killed most of their peers off. Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East may
am African. I am Asian. I am European. My blood runs from every corner of the have been consumed by carnage between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago. And, as fathers
Earth because I am American. As an American, I have one tenet: to respect every pass their Y chromosome on to their sons, entire families must have been extermi-
citizen of the world and actively engage in the ongoing pursuit to form a more perfect nated over wide areas. It was a time when the world population is estimated to have
union. been somewhere between five and 20 million people. To leave such a stark genetic
Given that, to knowingly foment discord among races is a disgrace to our flag. It imprint behind, as many as 9.5 million men must have been killed. Why?
incites fear in innocent communities and lends legitimacy to the darkest, most The Stanford University team blames “competition between patrilineal kin groups.”
hate-filled corners of the American soul. It is the opposite of leadership. It is the Otherwise known as tribalism. Clans form from common ancestors. They establish a
opposite of humanity. It is heartless. It is despicable. It is shameful. strong group identity. This, in turn, promotes a sense of difference and competition
We have the opportunity now to take heed of the lessons that Mollie, John McCain with separate nearby clans. The researchers say these pressures came to a head
and Aretha Franklin taught — humanity, fairness and courage. For most of the shortly before the first civilization emerged in Sumeria about 4,000 years ago.
summer, the search for Mollie brought this nation together like no other pursuit. “The presence of such groups results in violent intergroup competition preferentially
There was a common national will that did transcend opinion, race, gender and taking place between members of male descent groups, instead of between unrelated
geography. Let’s not lose sight of that miracle. Let’s not lose sight of Mollie. individuals,” the researchers write. “Casualties from intergroup competition then tend
Instead, let’s turn against racism in all its ugly manifestations both subtle and overt. to cluster among related males and group extinction is effectively the extinction of
Let’s turn toward each other with all the compassion we gave Mollie. Let’s listen, not lineages.” Essentially, the victorious clans would exterminate their opponent’s
shout. Let’s build bridges, not walls. menfolk to ensure ongoing dominance and the eradication of potential competition.
Let’s celebrate our diversity rather They would then seize the surviving women. World War Zero?
than argue over our differences. I According to the researcher’s data, the carnage would have been horrific. The slaugh-
can tell you, when you’ve lost your ter was so intense that just one-twentieth of the entire male population survived.
best friend, differences are petty and The fighting must have persisted for generations. And the first signs of civilization
meaningless. arose from the ashes. Their hypothesis goes something like this:
My family remains eternally grate- Human society began to evolve away from nomadic hunters towards farming commu-
ful to all those who adopted Mollie nities about 12,000 years ago. Suddenly, they had possessions. Resources were finite.
so completely and showered us with And as clans had begun to settle in one place, intruders were unwelcome. Such
so much care, compassion and gen- groups evolved systems of organization based on family membership — generally
erosity. Please accept our desire to focused on the male chief of the clan. In terms of chromosomes, it would have
remain private as we share our loss. appeared as though every male member of a clan had the same father. Wiping out a
We love Mollie with all our hearts clan would wipe out their unique Y chromosome markers. The victorious clan would
and miss her terribly. We need then expand to fill the void left behind., This hypothesis is only a model. There is no direct
time. evidence of such a world-spanning conflict. It’s possible a male-specific disease could also
have caused such carnage. But, circumstantially, such brutal clan cleansing seems feasible.
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‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs


STD Rates Continue to Healthmark Health Matters
Paying attention to ADHD
Climb in U.S.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is
The United States is experiencing a "steep and the name given to a condition that usually manifests
sustained" spike in sexually transmitted diseases, a itself in children, boys more than girls. ADHD
new government analysis shows. behaviors can be different in boys and girls. Boys
Cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia all may be more hyperactive and girls may tend to be
increased in 2017, making it the fourth straight year quietly inattentive. The exact cause of ADHD is not
in which STD infections continued to expand. clear, but research efforts continue.
"The United States continues to have the highest According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, signs and
STD rates in the industrialized world," said David symptoms of ADHD may include difficulty paying
Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition attention, frequently daydreaming, difficulty
of STD Directors. "We are in the midst of an remaining seated and excessive talking.
absolute STD public health crisis in this country. It's ADHD can run in families and studies indicate that
a crisis that has been in the making for years." genetics may play a role. Certain environmental
Concerns are also mounting that gonorrhea could factors may also increase risk.
soon become resistant to all current antibiotics, Most healthy children are inattentive, hyperactive
officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control or impulsive at one time or another. It is normal for
said. More than 4 percent of gonorrhea samples now preschoolers to have short attention spans and be
are resistant to azithromycin (Zithromax), one of unable to stick with one activity for long. Even in older children and teenagers, attention span often depends on the
two antibiotics now used to cure the bacterial level of interest.
infection, the CDC says. The same is true of hyperactivity. Young children are naturally energetic and some children just naturally have a
That's up from 1 percent in 2013. higher activity level than others do. Children who have problems in school but get along well at home or with friends
"The finding adds to the complexities of gonorrhea are likely struggling with something other than ADHD. The same is true of children who are hyperactive or inattentive
treatment," said Dr. Gail Bolan, director of the at home, but whose schoolwork and friendships remain unaffected.
CDC's Division of STD Prevention. "Our nation If a parent is concerned that their child shows signs of ADHD, they should see their family physician to have a
must plan for the future. Our nation urgently needs medical evaluation first to check for other possible causes of the child's difficulties. ADHD doesn't cause other
additional treatment options for gonorrhea." psychological or developmental problems. However, children with ADHD are more likely than are other children to
CDC records show that in 2017: also have conditions such as learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, depression, manic behavior or a pattern of
Gonorrhea cases increased 67 percent, rising from negative, defiant and hostile behavior toward authority figures.
333,004 to 555,608 diagnoses. Infections among In general, a child should not receive a diagnosis of ADHD unless the core symptoms of ADHD start early in life and
men nearly doubled, and cases among women create significant problems at home and at school on an ongoing basis. There is no specific test for ADHD, but making
increased for the third year in a row. a diagnosis should likely include a medical exam to help rule out other possible causes of symptoms, information
Syphilis diagnoses increased 76 percent, from gathering on current medical issues, personal and family medical history, even school records.
17,375 cases to 30,664 cases. Nearly 7 in 10 To be diagnosed with ADHD, the child must meet the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
infections occurred among men who are gay or Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association. Standard treatments for ADHD in children include
bisexual. medications, training and counseling. It may take some time to determine what works best for the child.
Chlamydia remained the most common STD with Parental behavior also plays an important role. Children need to hear that they are loved and appreciated. Focusing
only on the negative aspects of the child's behavior can harm your relationship and affect their self-confidence. A smile,
more than 1.7 million cases diagnosed, up from
a pat on the shoulder or a hug can show love and affection. Try to give a child more positive than negative attention
around 1.6 million the year before. About 45
every day.
percent of cases were among young women aged 15
Children with ADHD often do very well with art projects, music or dance lessons, or martial arts classes, such as
to 24.
karate or tae kwon do, but don't force children into unwelcome activities.
"After decades of declining STDs, in recent years
Keep a regular schedule for meals, naps and bedtime. Make sure the child is rested. Try to keep the child from
we've been sliding backwards," Bolan said.
becoming overtired because fatigue often makes ADHD symptoms worse. Work to remain patient and calm when
These STDs are curable with antibiotics, yet most
dealing with a child, even when the child is out of control. If you are calm, your child is more likely to model that
cases go undiagnosed and untreated, according to
behavior and become calm too.
the CDC. If untreated, these diseases can affect a
For more information on ADHD, contact Nurse Practitioner Simone Brady at Healthmark Walk-in Clinic, 4413 U.S.
couple's ability to get pregnant, cause ectopic
Hwy. 331S in DeFuniak Springs.
pregnancy and stillbirth, promote chronic pain in
the pelvis or abdomen, and increase a person's risk
of contracting or transmitting HIV, the CDC 2 Russian Agents Carried Out Skripal Poison
noted."Doctors are not screening and testing for Attack, U.K. Says; Arrest Warrants Issued
STDs, and patients don't know they need to ask for
that screening and treatment," he said at the The new details from police outline a brief international trip by the two
briefing. suspects, who landed at the Gatwick airport from Moscow on March 2.
A lack of sex education also is contributing to the Over the course of two days, the men traveled from London to Salis-
spread of STDs, said Michael Fraser, executive bury, England, twice — once to perform reconnaissance around the
director for the Association of State and Territorial Skripals' home, and again to put lethal poison on their front door, police
Health Officials. "There's really good science out say. The men were spotted on numerous security and surveillance cam-
there. There's ways to do effective programs based eras as they moved between the two cities. Hours after their final visit
on evidence and data," Frazer said at the briefing. to Salisbury, they took a late-night flight back to Moscow on March 4
"Certainly, there's a lot more we could do." — the same day the Skripals were sickened.
Finally, the experts said that funding for public "We have no evidence that they re-entered the U.K. after that date,"
health response to STDs has diminished over. said Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, of the counterterrorism force.
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Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Letters to the:
Kaepernick sparks boycott
Dear Editor,
The campaign, in honor of the 30th After we continued to read for several
anniversary of the company's iconic phrase, editions on end. Why wasn’t all the
features Kaepernick's face with the words, individual arrested the same?
"Believe in something, even if it means So, it proves that once a deputy arrests
sacrificing everything." you, you fall into a one sided situation.
The ad caught attention on both ends of the Treated as if guilty before anyone
spectrum, with some praising the move and steps in court.
others criticizing the decision due to Kaeper- Why hasn’t more readers step forward
nick's involvement in the movement for to offer a protest to assist you?
players to kneel during the national anthem Same as always. So many big talkers
before NFL games. but very little of anyone to keep us
>> Colin Kaepernick away from scoring.
face of Nike’s 30th Figures. Barry Porter
anniversary ‘Just Do
It’ ad campaign Dear Editor,
Kaepernick hasn't As a long time reader and fan, I was
played in the NFL surprised that there were little political
since the 2016 Ads from the local contenders.
season, the year he I hope Danny Glidewell will be able
began kneeling to fix and clean up all the Cecilia
during the national Jones dealings. There is too much that
anthem to raise appears suspicious to me.
awareness about Also, I would like to say that I hope
police brutality the land owner on the beach that has
against African- made the ordeal about beach front.
Americans and other You are an asshole!
racial injustices. Go buy an island. This place was filled
Now, the company with people having fun long before
finds itself in the midst of a controversy. you ever came to be. Many tourists
"They always want to be on the leading edge also will wonder why the county keeps
of things and create some type of discussion, up the sand but now you say it’s
so I'm not surprised that Nike would be the yours?
one to do it," Nike shopper Steve Warhover Are you going to pay back the county
said. for all the maintenance and replenish
Yvette Bugingo also shops at Nike and said costs?
she wasn't worried about the move. I hope you lose and a lot of my friends
>> Critics suggest Pat Tillman was better will be in your space with coolers and
choice for Nike campaign umbrellas enjoying family time.
"The shoes, they don't change. The colors they The beach is for us all. God made it!
NOW OPEN for BUSINESS give you don't change. The prices don't
change," Bugingo said. "So I don't see the big
Tony Mason

deal." Dear Editor,


STOP ON IN– More coming soon Boston University advertising professor Chris Seven years ago was the last time our
Cakebread said Nike has, until now, been a family made it through your town. We
traditional brand, which makes the move a were glad to see that your newspaper
South Walton Jewelry & Pawn bold one.
"They wanted to take a bit of a risk and really
is still going.
We wish we had a nice small town
kind of raise their awareness out there and say, newspaper that has the variety of
'We aren't conservative; we really are part of stories like you do yours.
the notion of what's going on in the market- Please help Advertisers get in the
place,'" Cakebread said. paper so that you can make more
The move caught swift pushback on social copies. Everyone is getting copies so
media, with some claiming to burn their Nike fast that by the weekend they are hard
gear in protest. to find.
"I would ask people to please consider We talked to a few of our friends and
donating the shoes, rather than burning them," neighbors. That is what they wanted to
said Maggie Burns from the St. Francis share with you. God Bless.
House. "They will go to great use. Our guests Maria Gonzalez
are always in need of new or gently used
We BUY Gold and Collectables sneakers." From the EDITOR:
Employees at the Nike location on Boston's
(Located just south of Publix) Newbury Street said they haven't had anyone
Thank you so much for picking up
this and every Edition. Please help us
return any sneakers or clothing in response to
16735 Hwy. 331 S. Freeport the ad, but they have received calls from upset
spread the word to businesses and get
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vinegar might help reduce obesity. A young girl in the United Kingdom reportedly got an infection and
Apple cider vinegar has a long history as a home One small study found that vinegar developed sepsis — a potentially life-threatening condition — after
remedy, used to treat everything from a sore throat to improved blood sugar and insulin levels in a going into a store and trying on shoes without wearing socks, ac-
varicose veins. But there’s not much science to support group of people with type 2 diabetes. cording to news reports.
the claims. Still, in recent years, some researchers have Vinegar also has chemicals known as poly- The 4-year-old girl, Sienna Rasul from South Wales, became very
been taking a closer look at apple cider vinegar and its phenols. They’re antioxidants that can curb ill the day after trying on shoes in bare feet, according to The Sun.
possible benefits. cell damage that can lead to other diseases, She was diagnosed with sepsis — an overwhelming immune re-
What’s in It? such as cancer. But studies on whether sponse triggered by a bacterial infection — and spent five days in
It’s mostly apple juice, but adding yeast turns the fruit vinegar actually lowers your chances of the hospital on intravenous antibiotics.
sugar into alcohol -- this is fermentation. Bacteria turn having cancer are mixed. But can you really get sepsis from trying on shoes barefoot?
the alcohol into acetic acid. That’s what gives vinegar its The Downsides An expert told Live Science that this appears to be an extremely
sour taste and strong smell. Did we mention it’s highly acidic? Drinking rare case; the general public doesn't need to worry about getting
How Is It Used? a lot of apple cider vinegar can damage your such an infection from trying on shoes. "For the vast, vast, vast ma-
Vinegar’s used in cooking, baking, salad dressings, and teeth, hurt your throat, and upset your jority of people, trying on shoes without socks is not going to cause
as a preservative. There’s a lot of acid in it, so drinking stomach. Also: them to get sepsis," said Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the
Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, who was not
vinegar straight isn’t recommended. And it can cause Though some studies have been promising,
serious problems if you have a lot of it. If you’re looking involved in the girl's case. [6 Superbugs to Watch Out For]
there’s still little evidence that drinking
to take some for health reasons, most people recommend The exact source of Sienna's infection isn't known, but The Sun
apple cider vinegar helps you lose weight.
adding one to two tablespoons to water or tea. reported that doctors told Sienna's mother the girl may have con-
It may also cause your potassium levels to
The Benefits tracted the bacterial infection from shoes; and that a cut or scrape
drop too low. Your muscles and nerves need
Vinegar has been used as a remedy since the days of on her foot allowed the bacteria to enter her body.
that nutrient to work the way they should.
Hippocrates. The ancient Greek doctor treated wounds But Adalja stressed that there's nothing specific about shoes that
Another study of people with type 1 diabetes
with it. In recent years, people have explored apple cider would put people at risk for such an infection. "There's bacteria in
found that apple cider vinegar slows the rate
vinegar as a way to lose weight, improve heart health, shoes just like there's bacte-
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digested. That makes it harder to control
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Sienna has now been released from the hospital but is still be-
ing monitored during her recovery, The Sun reported.
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One Conspiracy Theory at a Time: Flat-


Earthers Don't Reject Climate Science
One conspiracy theory at a time, folks: Flat-Earthers aren't on board with climate
change denial.
A screenshot that appeared on the subreddit r/facepalm on Tuesday (Aug. 28)
received more than 39,000 upvotes. In it, someone tweets at the Flat Earth Soci-
ety's official Twitter handle, "OK. Real Question. But do you guys believe in
climate change?"
The Flat Earth Society's account replies, "Certainly. It would be nothing short of
irresponsible to question something with so much overwhelming evidence behind
it and something that threatens us so directly as a species." As The Conversation
noted in May, Flat Earth Society President Daniel Shenton has said in the past
that he accepts the science of human-caused climate change. This makes him a
sort of mirror image of certain powerful policy figures in the U.S., The Conversa-
tion added, like former White House communications director Anthony Scara-
mucci, who accepts that the Earth is round but rejects the science demonstrating
that humans are responsible for climate change.

One conspiracy theory at a time.


NASA opens $1 million public contest to turn
How to tell if that dusty bottle of wine in carbon dioxide into sugar on Mars
your basement is still any good NASA is asking the public to figure out a way to turn carbon dioxide into glucose. The
catch is, it needs to happen on Mars. If the job sounds daunting, it is. But anyone who
It was a special bottle for a special does it could take home part of a $1 million prize pot from NASA.
occasion — a dinner for my daughter, "Enabling sustained human life on another planet will require a great deal of resources
who’s heading off to college in Canada.
and we cannot possibly bring everything we will need. We have to get creative," Monsi
The wine was vintage 2000, her birth year.
Roman, program manager of NASA’s Centennial Challenges program, said in a statement
A wine that old is always a risky pick, es-
announcing the challenge last week. "If we can transform an existing and plentiful
pecially considering my less-than-ideal
resource like carbon dioxide into a variety of useful products, the space –- and terrestrial -
cellar conditions. And this wasn’t an age- - applications are endless." The competition comes from several goals the space agency
worthy red Bordeaux or a sturdy cabernet. has for both Mars and Earth. "We're asking the public to help us convert carbon dioxide
It was a white, a California chardonnay,
into sugar and the end game is gluclose," Roman told ABC News. "That conversion
but one with a pedigree: Chateau Montelena, the Napa Valley chard that won the
happens naturally in photosynthesis on Earth all the time. It’s an issue on Mars. There’s a
famous Paris Tasting in 1976.
lot of carbon dioxide, if we have hydrogen, we can basically make 'designer farms.'"
I had a bottle of another, younger wine chilled just in case, but I needn’t have
The end product could be used as food to help produce other products.
worried. The Montelena was gorgeous. Its color was vibrant, a pale straw yellow "The plan is to feed the 'food' to bioreactors, or vessels that contain microorganisms, that
that barely showed any age. (White wines tend to turn dark with time.) It smelled will be tailored to produce many different things," Roman said. "[They] can make
of ginger and baked apples, and tasted of ripe pears, toasted hazelnuts and shaved
medicine, food, bio plastics, a wide array of things, depending on what the microorgan-
coconut. Any rough edges from youth had melded seamlessly into a perfect blend
isms inside these vessels are designed to do." It's something NASA hasn't been able to
of fruit and oak, achieving a maturity that still showed great potential.
figure on its own, hence the challenge. "It's one of the wonderful and interesting things
The moral of the story: Don’t give up on those old bottles of wine. Here’s
about public competitions," said Angela Herblet, one of the NASA challenge leads. "You
something I hear several times a year: An acquaintance has a special bottle of put it out there, it’s always amazing. Sometimes these problems can be solved by people
sentimental value, given to her years ago by a favorite relative or wine-loving we didn’t know existed." The total pot is $1 million, which will be distributed among
friend. Or maybe she purchased it during a romantic fling in Europe. The bottle
winning teams in two phases. The first phase requires contestants to submit ideas. Gov-
has followed her across the country, maybe even around the world, as she
ernment experts and NASA personnel will evaluate how feasible the designs are, accord-
changed jobs and cities. It has been kept under beds, on top of refrigerators, and
ing to David Hogan, another challenge lead. The top five finishers in this round, who
spent some considerable time forgotten in the back of a linen closet. Every time meet the specific requirements, will be announced in April 2019 and each will receive
she finds it, she is reminded of her long-ago benefactor or lover and the good $50,000. Read more details at NASA website.
times they shared. But she’s reluctant to open it and drink the wine; no occasion
seems special enough, or she doesn’t feel comfortable since, after all, she doesn’t
consider herself “expert” enough about wine to appreciate it.
These anecdotes invariably end with the same question: “Is it still any good?”
That depends, I say, and ask to see a photo of the bottle. The first and most
important clues are the producer, region and vintage. But I also look for the Hwy 331 S, next to Cypress Cattle
ullage, the space between the cork and the wine. If it is large (more than the
standard quarter-inch or so), the wine has probably oxidized, evaporated or
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How I Found Purpose in Retirement Instagram model found unconscious


A personal written letter from Susan Anthony. on Mexican billionaire's yacht 'died
After I decided on an early retirement, I quickly realized I had plenty more to do (and give) — time,
energy, and a desire to help others. I searched for volunteer opportunities online and found Volunteer-
by hanging,' coroner says
Match. After completing my profile, I was matched with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of An Australian Instagram model who died after she was found
Jackson County. unconscious on a Mexican billionaire’s super yacht in Greece
In case you aren’t familiar, CASA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to support and promote court- hanged herself, the Greek coroner’s office said Monday.
appointed advocates for abused or neglected children. Their goal is to provide children with a safe and The coroner told Britain’s The Sunday Times that Sinead
healthy environment in permanent homes. McNamara had killed herself using a thick rope.
My personal interests include a strong desire to help those who cannot help (or speak for) themselves — The 20-year-old model was found hanging from an upper deck
like children and animals. It’s no wonder VolunteerMatch paired me with CASA. on the Mayan Queen IV just before 2 a.m. Friday in the Greek
A CASA’s role is to represent a child’s voice in court. Each CASA gathers information about an appointed port of Argostoli in Kefalonia.
case by meeting with the child and relevant adults: teachers, parents, foster parents, physicians, etc. CASAs A captain on a neighboring boat had discovered McNamara
then listen and identify the child’s needs and make recommendations to the court judge based on them. and yelled for help, news.com.au reported.A doctor on the
Ultimately, CASAs work hard to advocate for the child’s placement and ongoing care in a safe home with yacht, as well as other crewmembers, attempted to revive
recommended programs based on the child’s needs — like educational plans or medical care. CASAs also McNamara before authorities arrived at the scene. She died in
work with a Department of Human Services (DHS) caseworker to coordinate care and placement. the helicopter on the way to the hospital.
In order to become a CASA, I was required to complete 40 hours of training. After a rigorous background The coroner said McNamara was “unconscious, but not dead”
check, I was sworn in by a judge. Becoming a CASA doesn’t necessarily require a tremendous amount of when she was found on the 300-foot yacht owned by billionaire
time — many CASAs work full-time, and plenty volunteer through spousal teams — working together to businessman Alberto Bailleres. The mining magnate was not
make a difference. on the $140 million yacht during the incident.
After my application was approved, I started on two cases. A toxicology test is being conducted. No suicide note was
At first, I was a little apprehensive. Would I ask the wrong questions? Are children going to relate to me? found at the scene. Several details about McNamara’s death
Would parents/ foster parents welcome my help? Although I had excellent training, I had never been remain unclear, including what led to her suicide. The model
placed in a situation (or role) this important. Honestly, I was pretty anxious. To my surprise, I quickly had been working on the yacht as a stewardess for the last four
established rapport with my assigned children and families. months and had worked her final shift before she was set to
Many forget: these children have seen or experienced violence or neglect. I found that simply coordinating reunite with her mother and sister, news.com.au reported. She
medical care or just spending time with them has the power to make a tremendous difference. I’ve had so posted on Instagram days before her death saying she was
much fun with these kids — riding bikes, going for walks, teaching them how to swim, or participating in excited to see her sister. Earlier in the month, the model shared
epic water balloon fights — you name it. a cryptic post, writing: "My head is all over the shop to-
I hope these memories will endure for them as they will for me. With all this fun, sometimes it’s hard for day...take me back to this where my only worry was not
me to believe that I’m volunteering for a greater purpose. cracking my skull open." Authorities are also searching
Beyond having fun, there have been serious issues I’ve addressed: coordinating supervised contact with an McNamara’s text messages and reviewing security footage that
incarcerated parent, drafting safety plans, working with teachers on educational plans, and/or addressing captured her last moments.
health problems. The super yacht was initially ordered to remain at the port
For example, one of my CASA kids had multiple health issues that hadn’t been addressed before his case. I during the investigation into McNamara’s death. Police
was able to research the issue, consult with a doctor on treatment options, and coordinate the appropriate allowed the yacht to sail on Sunday after all the crewmembers
surgeries. I have been attending his checkups with him ever since. were interviewed by police.
CASAs of Jackson County have an outstanding reputation, and the judges really respect our opinions and McNamara’s body is expected to return to her family in
advice. A stellar administrative team and a peer support group support CASAs. Australia on Tuesday.
I am struck by the reality that these children were simply born into (or raised in) circumstances that were
completely beyond their control. Through no fault of their own, they found themselves at risk, having been TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
neglected, abandoned, or even physically or
emotionally abused. APPLICATIONS
They are paying the price for someone else’s
choices. And their needs are greatest. To You are hereby notified that the Walton County Tourist De-
spend my retirement playing a positive role velopment Council is now accepting applications for the
in a child’s life feels substantive, to say the Tourist Development Council. Application packets and the
least. Members’ Code of Conduct can be found at http://bit.ly/
The late Muhammad Ali once said, “Service TDCservingmembers. Applications may be submitted by
to others is the rent you pay for your room mail or in person to the Walton County Tourist Development
here on Earth.” VolunteerMatch paired me Council, 25777 US Highway 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach,
with this wonderful organization, and I am Florida 32459 until Friday, October 5, 2018.
incredibly grateful for it. Being a CASA and
helping these children is so gratifying and There are specific requirements for each council seat. Terms
powerful that I feel like I’ve paid rent on a are for four years. TDC meetings are held at 9 AM on the
penthouse! first Tuesday of even numbered months in the South Walton
Whatever your envision of a “happy you”. Courthouse Annex Board Room located at 31 Coastal Centre
Don’t hesitate any longer to grab the goal Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. These meetings are
and live life to the fullest! streamed live online through the Walton County website at
The ending years of your life should be more https://www.co.walton.fl.us/.
days filled with affection, love, happiness
and joy. For more information, please contact Lisa Foster at (850) 267
Share that with a pet. Many others have -1216 or Lisa@visitsouthwalton.com.
found long lasting joy when many of us
older people are alone most of the day.

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Nominations Open for 2019 Perfect in South Walton Here's what happens to your body when you
Awards
-- September 4, 2018 – Visit South Walton is now accepting nominations for the 2019 walk those recommended 10,000 steps
Perfect in South Walton Awards. The nomination period will be open from now until
September 16. Even if you don't have a fitness tracker like a Fitbit, you've probably heard that you
“The Perfect in South Walton Awards are not only a great way to honor a business, should strive to take 10,000 steps a day.
event, or activity in South Walton, but also a way to keep our visitors talking about But where did the 10,000 step recommendation come from? And what happens to
their favorite vacation memories,” says Visit South Walton Director of your body when you take 10,000 steps?
Communications David Demarest. Ten thousand steps was first popularized by Japanese pedometers in the 1960s under
The top five nominees in 30 categories will move on to the voting round, which the name "manpo-kei," which means "10,000 steps meter," according to UC Davis
begins September 20 and ends on October 21. Both locals and visitors are encouraged Integrative Medicine. Today, taking 10,000 steps a day is a popular goal because
to nominate their favorite businesses, events, and activities on the Visit South Walton some research has shown coupled with other healthy behaviors it can lead to a de-
website or at www.perfectinsouthwalton.com. crease in chronic illness like diabetes, metabolic syndromes and heart disease, accord-
Nominate in as many or as few categories as you prefer, the top 3 winners of each ing to Michael Roizen, a physician and chief wellness officer at Cleveland Clinic.
category will be recognized as Diamond, Platinum or Gold winners at the Perfect in "If you look at it, if everyone did just 10,000 steps a day in America we would proba-
South Walton Awards reception in January. These winners will be promoted in print bly decrease healthcare budget by $500 billion a year and that shows how few people
and online by Visit South Walton throughout the year. actually do it, and two how big a reduction in chronic disease we’d have if more did,"
Some of last year’s winners include: Donut Hole Bakery for Best Breakfast, Amavida according to Roizen, who is also author of Age Proof: Living longer without running
Coffee & Tea for Best Coffee House and YOLO Board + Beach for Best Outdoor out of money or breaking a hip.
Adventure. For a complete list of last year’s winners you can visit https// While the Centers for Disease and Control doesn't specifically recommend10,000
www.visitsouthwalton.com/press/press-releases/perfect-in-south-walton-award- steps a day, it does suggest people get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each
winners . week (30 minutes a day) coupled with two or more days of muscle-strengthening
2019 award categories include activity. The guidelines suggest Americans get some physical activity and reduce
Best Breakfast sedentary time, which will ultimately benefit their health, according to Neil Johann-
sen, assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University.
Best Lunch He said some research shows that adults aiming for the 150 minutes a week typically
Best Casual Dining walk around 7,500 steps a day.
Best Fine Dining "So, taking that standpoint,10,000 steps represents that highest level in most adults,"
Johannsen said. "It’s that do more than what is recomended and you will see further
Best Wine List benefits to your health."
Best Craft Beer Selection And the benefits over 10,000 steps may be substantial. Roizen points to a recent
Best Sweet Treats study, that found postal workers in Glasgow, Scotland, who walked 15,000 steps a
Best Coffee House day, had fewer risk factors for heart disease than colleagues who sat throughout the
day. While the study published in the The International Journal of Obesity, doesn't
Best Local Musician or Band identify 10,000 steps, 15,000 is pretty close, Roizen said.
Best Live Music Venue At the end of the day, whether you're walking 8,000 or 13,000 steps a day, it's key to
Best Event get moving, he said.
Best Park or Nature Locale
Best Outdoor Adventure “Remember the # ” Call this Man, to get you out!
Best Fishing Charter
Best Tennis Facility
Best Golf Course
Best Art or Design Gallery/Studio
Best Jewelry Boutique
Best Clothing Boutique
Best Shopping Area
Best Kids Shopping
Best Kid Attraction
Best Meeting Space
Best Wedding Venue
Best Event Venue
Best Spa
Best Beach Photographer
Best Hotel/Resort
Best Rental Management Company
Best Bed & Breakfast
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'Resign Immediately' or 'Be a Real Attorney Boy, 15, beheaded himself with chainsaw
General' after losing computer game: reports
'You don't even know you're nothing but a shill.' Russian police are
In her Opening Statement, Judge Jeanine Pirro directly addressed Jeff Sessions, blasting him investigating claims
for the job he's done as attorney general. a boy beheaded
She asked if Sessions had any self-respect and why he'd remain in a position where he himself with a
knows he isn't wanted. chainsaw after
President Trump said in an interview with Bloomberg News that Sessions would have his losing at a computer
job at least until after the midterms, despite the attorney general recusing himself from the game. According to
Russia probe last year. reports Pavel
The move has been repeatedly criticized by the president, who tweeted last week that Mateev, 15, went
Sessions "doesn't understand what is happening underneath his command position." into his yard
Pirro said that Sessions "groveled and begged" for his job and was given it out of loyalty to Monday morning
President Trump. before he “switched
"You are so clueless, you don't even know you're being used. You don't even know you're on a chainsaw and sawed off his own head.” Russian media cited local sources
nothing but a shill." saying that he was addicted to a computer game that his single mother had
The only constituency that wants Sessions, Pirro added, is the "deep state." bought for him.
"So you've recused yourself from the 2016 Russia election probe," Judge Jeanine said. "OK, State owned Russian television channel NTV reported: “A teenager from
but what's your excuse for not acting like the AG? Can't you see what's going on? For all Tomsk region committed suicide after he lost a computer game.”
intents and purposes, the Russia collusion investigation is over." It is unclear what computer game he was playing, but a female source said
Sessions fired back at Trump after the president said in an interview on "Fox & Friends" last Pavel spent hours at his computer and that his “nerves gave in after a game”.
month that he "never took control of the Justice Department." The local office of the Russian Investigative Committee gave no further
In a written statement, Sessions said: details on Pavel’s case except to confirm a criminal case had been opened into
"I took control of the Department of Justice the day I was sworn in, which is why we have incitement to suicide.
had unprecedented success at effectuating the President’s agenda—one that protects the Russia has seen several so-called "death groups" allegedly incite children and
safety and security rights of the American people, reduces violent crime, enforces our immi- teenagers to take their own lives whilst playing online games.
gration laws, promotes economic growth, and advances religious liberty. “While I am
Attorney General, the actions of the Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced
by political considerations." Florida mom charged with murder in
Pirro said that the attorney general's standing is "nothing more than a front" for a corrupt
deep state. case of missing son
"Are you kidding? All of America knows the DOJ continues to be to be influenced by
politics," she said. "You need to do one of two things. Resign immediately, because you Authorities in Florida say
are not wanted. Or put on your big boy pants and be a real attorney general." they have a prime suspect
in the death of a 2-year-old
boy whose body was found
Hiker adopts injured dog she carried down Tuesday in the woods near
St. Petersburg — the
11,000-foot mountain child's 21-year-old mother
Charisse Stinson.
A woman in Idaho has given a dog named Boomer the happily ever after he deserves, by Stinson reported the boy
adopting him into her family after rescuing and carrying the lost and injured 55-pound pup missing early Sunday, ac-
down a 11,106-foot mountain. cording to police in Largo, Florida. A statewide Amber Alert was issued for
Last month, Tia Vargas of Idaho Falls was hiking down from the peak of Table Rock Trail little Jordan Belliveau after Stinson told authorities a man named "Antwan,"
near Grand Teton National Park en route to meet her father, Ted Kasper, when she stumbled who had dreadlocks and gold teeth, kidnapped Jordan after giving them a
upon an alarming sight: an English springer spaniel struggling and limping to keep up with a ride on Saturday night in the Tampa Bay area.
pack of hikers, who were searching for the dog’s owner, People reports.“They asked if he was According to authorities, Stinson said the man eventually became violent.
mine and said that they’d seen a note at the bottom of the trail mentioning that somebody had She lost consciousness after several blows to the face. She said she awoke in
lost their dog,” 40-year-old Vargas recalled. “The tag on his collar said his name was Boomer, a park and her child was missing. Police released a sketch of the man to the
and I could see that he was hurt. The other hikers wanted to get to the top of the mountain, so I public.
decided right then, 'OK, Boomer, I’ll help you.'” Vargas soon realized, however, that Boomer In a press conference Wednesday morning, police officials characterized the
was in such bad shape that he couldn’t make the six mile trek on his own. "His eyes were super mothers' initial testimony as "deceptive."
puffy and bloodshot. His body was swollen, "Initially there were parts of the story that the detectives felt were possibly
even his bum was very, very swollen,” the not true," said Lt. Randall Chaney. "But at the same time, we are trying to
single mom of three told ABC News. “And you
find a child."
could tell he was very dehydrated. He had cuts
and scratches on his belly and on his head. He He said need to find the boy was their top priority and they later learned the
was in bad condition." man did not exist.
Without a second thought, Vargas lifted the pup An arrest report says Stinson told investigators that in a moment of
onto her shoulders, and continued on her way. frustration she struck the child, causing his head to hit a wall. He then began
"I felt the difficulty of it right away. I never felt to have seizures. The report says she then left his body in the woods.
55 pounds like that before,” she told Mother Authorities found the body Tuesday afternoon. The police said the injuries
Nature Network. Fortunately, she soon found sustained by the child mirrored the mother's admission.
Kasper, her father, whose sense of humor reen-
"We do feel a murder a murder charge is appropriate," said Maj. Steven
ergized her.
Slaughter. "Our goal now is a successful prosecution."
"Dad laughed and said, 'Isn’t this hike hard
enough? You have to carry a dog too?'” Vargas Stinson is scheduled to make her first court appearance this Wednesday
told the outlet. "My dad makes me laugh. He is afternoon.
such a great man." I am so happy now!
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