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Books and Blooms at Coastal Branch Library Jan. 25

A Books and Blooms event will be hosted the Friends of the Walton Coastal Branch Library and the Green Thumb Garden Club. The event will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The event will include a silent auction, raffles, a mini book sale, gift shop and floral design demonstrations by Marie Harrison. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00. The Walton County Coastal Branch Library is located at 437 Greenway Trail,...

Florida Chautauqua Assembly comes to DeFuniak Springs Jan. 23 – 26, 2014

Explore history and culture at four-day event The annual Florida Chautauqua Assembly will be held in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 23-26, 2014. The Assembly is a historic 4-day educational program comprised of notable keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions, performance teas, evening dinner performances and exhibits relating to an annual theme. This year’s theme is “A Journey in the World of Motion Pictures.  The keynote speaker is Demond Wilson, co-star of the 1970s award-winning hit TV series “Sanford and Son” explains how...

CHELCO asks members to help keep electricity bills lower

Due to extreme cold weather in the forecast for tonight, CHELCO is asking members to voluntarily conserve energy between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Some conservation tips include the following: Take showers or baths at night. Lower the thermostat to 68 degrees or below. Turn off unnecessary lights. Unplug unnecessary electronics and appliances. Refraining from cooking, washing dishes and doing laundry during peak hours. Turn off the water heater breaker for a few hours. Do not use ventilation fans since...

Recycle your Christmas tree in Walton County

Tree mulch available at County Landfill Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Waste Management will pick up your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day.  Waste Management asks that any tree taller than 6 ft. be cut in half. The trees will be transported to the Walton County landfill, then processed on their chipper. Mulch is available free to county residents. For those that do not have garbage pick up,...

South Walton Fire District seeking professional open water lifeguards for 2014 season

Tryouts commence Jan. 11 The South Walton Fire District is seeking professional open water lifeguards for the 2014 season. Position requirements include: ● at least 18 years of age ● high school diploma ● able to work weekends and public holidays ● in good physical condition ● possession of a valid driver’s license ● complete a 500 meter swim in less than 10 minutes ● complete a 1.2 mile beach run in less than 12 minutes ● successful completion of...

Florida Department of Health in Walton County encourages flu vaccination

Increase in influenza-like illness in Panhandle The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) recommends flu vaccination due to an increase in Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) in the Panhandle area. “We are encouraging people who have not yet been vaccinated this season to get vaccinated now,” said Holly B. Holt, BSN, MSM, DOH-Walton Health Officer.  “Flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May.  It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in...