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Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Sweet and petite, Wynona weighs in at about twenty pounds, every ounce of her ready for love. A little shy at first, this Australian Shepherd/Corgi mix with the stylish brindled coat just needs a bit of time to get to know your before she welcomes you with a wag of her tail and an open heart. Wynona gets along famously with other dogs, and especially enjoys her play time with them. Any special someone who is looking for a small...

Learn about exotic plants of Florida at Topsail July 6

Learn how to protect your backyard from invasive plants Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Come out and join the park for a presentation and learn all about the exotic invaders that displace native vegetation and disrupt wildlife that are dependent on natural communities.  Find out how you can protect your own backyard from these intruders.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the...

Summit for Heroes ceremony held at Lakewood Park

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office hosted the annual Summit for Heroes ceremony at Lakewood Park June 30, 2012. Summit for Heroes honors law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Teams across the country climb the highest point in each state in memory of these heroes. Lakewood Park just east of Paxton is Florida’s highest point. To learn more about Summit for Heroes, go to: www.copsontop.com....

Portion of Scenic Highway 30A dedicated to founder of Modica Market

Businessman remembered fondly by friends, neighbors and visitors By Jamie Conley Davis Properties of Northwest Florida Family, friends, locals and vacationers, gathered on June 21, 2012 in Seaside for the dedication ceremony of  “Charles Modica, Sr. Hospitality Way.” Spearheaded by the efforts of one of Seaside’s first homeowners, Senator Don Gaetz and his son Representative Matt Gaetz, the 2012 Florida Legislature has now officially designated a portion of Scenic Hwy. 30A to honor Charles Modica, Sr., founder of Modica Market,...

Grace Rides – a therapeutic place for special people

Equine therapy facility working wonders Sherry Hall is on a mission to help special people with unique challenges. As director of Grace Rides, an equine-assisted therapy facility in Niceville, she makes that happen in a big way, five days a week. Hall is founder of Grace Rides, a non-profit faith based organization formed in 2009. The facility provides safe and effective equine therapy and horsemanship training for students of all ages with emotional, physical, cognitive and developmental challenges. “Riding opens...

A little piece of paradise at Sun Crop Farm

DeFuniak Springs farm keeps it natural Reprinted, with permission, from June 14, 2012 edition of the DeFuniak Herald/Beach Breeze. All rights reserved. Story and photos by Alicia Leonard Off a side road of Coy Burgress Loop in DeFuniak Springs, there is a path to a small piece of organic, home-grown heaven known as Sun Crop Farm. David and Michaela Watson, owners of Sun Crop, have carved themselves a little Eden at the dead end of Deer Run West and for...

CHELCO News hosting first photo contest

Win a CHELCO power bill credit! Get out your cameras and start taking pictures that showcase your local community. CHELCO News is holding its first ever photo contest, and you can win a bill credit for your winning entry. The categories are: Nature (animals or floral) Architecture (buildings, old houses, barns) Landscape (sunsets, sunrises, water, trees) Human Interest (people working, playing) Each category will be awarded first, second and third places. The first place winners will receive a $25 power...