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Twin Oaks Farm tour Oct. 16, 2011

Enjoy a day of workshops on a Certified Organic farm As one of the featured farms on the New Leaf Market Farm Tour, Twin Oaks Farm is hosting a day of workshops and farm tours on Oct. 16, 2011. Twin Oaks Farm is a 94-acre Certified Organic farm located in Holmes County, Florida. Twin Oaks raise chickens and ducks for egg and meat production, their hens are fed a certified organic mix of grains without soy. They roam freely on...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Fun loving canine looking for new home Cinco means five, and that’s the perfect name for this American Bulldog/Pit Bull mix, because there are at least five good reasons to make him a part of your family. First on the list of Cinco’s winning ways is his delightful personality. He’s a friendly, fun loving, guy who is always ready for a brisk walk or a rejuvenating nap. Second, he’s a dog with an indomitable spirit, never letting a split front...

South Walton Fire District to commemorate attacks of September 11

Public invited to attend the moment of silence To commemorate the (10) ten year anniversary of the attacks of September 11th, the South Walton Fire District will pause for a moment of silence Sunday September 11, 2011. Special t-shirts were purchased, at no cost to the Fire District, and will be worn by members of SWFD to honor the 343 firefighters that sacrificed their lives that day in addition to the thousands of innocent lives that were lost. “Each of us...

Honey Badger Martial Arts kicks off self defense, conditioning classes

Learn at your own pace with ongoing classes Honey Badger Martial Arts in conjunction with 30a CrossFit will offer ongoing self defense and conditioning classes every Thursday at 7 p.m. The classes are based on the principles of Wing Chun, Tai Chi Chuan, Shaolin Qin Na, Muay Thai and western boxing. Lead instructor Ed Berry has been training in martial arts since the age of eight with the past 12 years focused on Chinese Arts of: Wing Chun and White Crane...

The dog flies have arrived in Northwest Florida

Dog flies a nuisance to both humans and pets from August to November When fall comes to our area, those refreshing weather fronts will move through from the north bringing lower humidity, lower temperatures and the infamous dog fly. The stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), known as the dog fly in Northwest Florida, is a blood feeding fly that is a nuisance to man, pets, and livestock. From August through November the dog fly congregates on the Florida Panhandle beaches. This...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Playful kitten looking for new home The first thing you notice about Annie is her stunning face. With her blue eyes and soft gray fur, she’s a real beauty. One of our younger residents at Alaqua Animal Refuge, Annie is a Siamese/Tabby mix with light charcoal markings around her eyes that make her look a bit like a baby raccoon. She has bushels of personality, loves to play and has just a touch of feistiness to keep every minute interesting....

South Walton Fire District urges businesses to comply with Aldridge-Benge Fire Fighter Safety Act

Required sign compliance provides potential life saving environment for firefighters The Aldridge-Benge Firefighter Safety Act, which was unanimously passed by both the Florida House and Senate and became state law in late 2010, has not completely been adopted by all area businesses meeting this criteria. Florida Statute 633.027, requires the owners of commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential buildings (three or more units) in Florida to be marked with an emblem to warn firefighters of the use of lightweight floor and...