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SWFD urges residents to use extra caution when burning yard debris

April 11th – 17th is Wildfire Awareness Week SANTA ROSA BEACH – It was a busy weekend for the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) with back to back brush fires, starting on the eve of Wildfire Awareness Week.  Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner, Charles H. Bronson, announced on Sunday, that April 11-17 is Wildfire Awareness Week. On Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:41p.m., the SWFD received a call for a large outside fire threatening structures. The SWFD arrived quickly...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

A gentleman awaits a comfortable place This is Tarzan, and unlike his leopard skin clad he-man namesake, this handsome tuxedo bedecked guy is a real pussycat.  A one year old male domestic shorthair, his glossy black and white tuxedo coat give him the elegant air of a true gentleman.  Perfectly groomed white whiskers and mesmerizing golden eyes complete his fashion forward look.  Though he may not swing from vines or cavort through deep dark jungles, Tarzan loves to play almost...

Alaqua Animal Refuge pet of the week

Sweet adorable girl looking for a forever home A four year old Jack Russell terrier, Annabella currently resides at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Sweet, adorable and highly energetic, Annabella loves exercise and would make an excellent companion for someone who enjoys walking or running.  She would feel most comfortable being a member of a single pet household, and is very anxious to find a loving forever home.  Come and pay her a call, she will greet you with enthusiasm and excitement....

Easter egg coloring the natural way

Unique approach provides variations in color Interested in trying something new for Easter egg coloring this year?  Reneé Savary of Twin Oaks Farm in Bonifay has shared her recipe to coloring eggs using fresh vegetables. Red: 2 cups of grated beets, 2 cups of water Yellow: 3 large handfuls of yellow/brown onion skins 2 tsp of turmeric 3 cups of water Blue: 1lb frozen blueberries, crushed 2 cups of water Simmer each individually for ½ hour, then strained, add to...

Alaqua Animal Refuge Friend of the Week

Look into my big green eyes Deena is a feline delight!  This two and a half year old domestic short hair has soft sea glass green eyes.  Deena has a gentle nature and is extremely loving. The only thing she would enjoy more than sitting on a nice comfortable lap would be to find that special someone to give her a forever home.  She, along with her friends, welcomes guests in Cat Cabin 2 at Alaqua Animal Refuge. If you...

Local artists embellish emu eggs to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge

23 emu eggs to be auctioned on ebay 23 locals showed their artistic talent recently to benefit Alaqua Animal Rescue. A rescued Emu at Alaqua donated the eggs which were painted, carved and embellished in a variety of fashion for the cause. The eggs will be auctioned off on eBay April 2, 3 and 4 with all the proceeds going to Alaqua.  Currently the eggs are on display at the Harborwalk Village Alaqua Animal Refuge location for those interested in...

Florida State Park’s esteemed Irene DeLaby Award presented to Walton County resident

Freeport resident Virgie Thomson receives award for volunteer work at Eden Gardens State Park Each year, the Florida Park Service recognizes significant contributions made by individual volunteers. One of these awards, the Irene DeLaby Award, is named for the Volunteer Ambassador Emeritus and FFSP board member emeritus. This award recognizes volunteers who have contributed 10,000 hours to the Florida Park Service. One of these awards, the Irene DeLaby Award, is named for the Volunteer Ambassador Emeritus and FFSP board member...

Prescribed Burn in South Walton Mar. 23

From South Walton Fire District –The Florida Parks Service at Grayton Beach State Park will be conducting a prescribed burn today, March 23, 2010, on the east side of CR 283, approximately one (1) mile north of CR 30-A. The burn will take place today between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Due to the prevailing wind direction out of the north, smoke will be visible in areas of South Walton and will drift to the south.   As always, the South...