Saturday, July 11, 2015
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Saturday, July, 11, 2015
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News Segment 1
NSSF’s Project ChildSafe Names Amanda Van Meer a “S.A.F.E. Summer” Local Champion in Firearm Safety
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has recognized Amanda Van Meer, owner and proprietor of family-owned Enforcement Firearms in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, as a “Local Champion” for her efforts to promote firearm safety in the region. The recognition comes as NSSF continues its third annual Project ChildSafe “S.A.F.E. Summer” campaign to emphasize the importance of responsible firearm storage – particularly while children are home from school and more likely to be unattended.
Amanda was selected for her work advocating for firearm safety in her community. She often appears at community events where she distributes materials and gun locks and engages local firearm owners in discussions on keeping their homes, children and visitors safe. Every gun sold at Enforcement Firearms is paired with a lock, and Amanda is adamant that every gun owner that leaves her store be well-versed on how to use the safety device properly to help prevent firearm accidents.
“As a mother, gun owner and local business owner, I’m diligent about firearm safety and teaching others how to protect their families,” said Van Meer. “Project ChildSafe is a great program that I use to promote firearm safety to my customers at Enforcement Firearms and to the community.”
“Continuing education around firearm safety regardless of skill level is important,” commented Van Meer. “Every gun I sell leaves my store with a lock, and the owner, whether a novice or seasoned, should always know how to properly secure any firearms. It is important that everyone leave my store with the basic knowledge to help prevent accidents.”
S.A.F.E. Summer is an extension of NSSF’s Project ChildSafe campaign. Consistent with Project ChildSafe’s overarching message of “Own It? Respect It. Secure It,” the S.A.F.E. Summer effort is a reminder that proper firearm storage is the #1 way to help prevent firearm accidents, theft and misuse.
"S.A.F.E." serves as an acronym for Store your firearms responsibly when not in use; Be Aware of those around you who should not have unauthorized access to guns; Focus on your responsibility as a firearm owner and Educate yourself and others about safe firearm handling and storage. The effort is focused on providing education and tools that helps gun owners take responsible action to keep their families and communities safer.
“We’re very grateful for the work of people like Amanda Van Meer,” said NSSF President and CEO Steve Sanetti. “They are great examples of how the firearms-owning community is committed to safety and personal responsibility, and their work is instrumental in helping reduce firearm accidents.”
NSSF launched Project ChildSafe in 1999 (prior to 2003 the program was called Project HomeSafe) as a nationwide initiative to promote firearms responsibility and provide safety education to all gun owners. While children are a focus, Project ChildSafe is intended to help young people and adults practice greater firearm safety in the home.
For more on local firearm Safety: http:www.enforcementfirearms.com and look for them on Facebook.
News Segment 2
WCSO Caring For Kids
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has launched its back to school supply drive, "Caring for the Kids"! The Sheriff's Office is accepting donations of the following for boys and girls: backpacks, regular and colored pencils, paper, notebooks, crayons, glue sticks, erasers, dry erase markers etc. These items can be dropped off at the Walton County Sheriff’s Office South Walton Substation, the Main Administration Office and the Walton County Jail. Monetary donations are being accepted at https://wcso.wufoo.com/forms/caring-for-the-kids/
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and its employees are not just about law enforcement, we care about the children in our community and their futures. Employees have already begun their drive for kids and support our children!
The Sheriff's CHALLENGES the South Walton Fire District, Walton County Fire Rescue ,Walton County Tax Collector, Rhonda Skipper , Walton County Clerk of the Court, State Attorney's Office, and the Office of the City Marshal, DeFuniak Springs Police to join our drive for kids and support our children. Let’s all work together to prepare our children for the quality education they deserve. Please contact Lt. Angie Hogeboom (401-4078) or Lt. Jimmy Fannin (200-2001) for further information.
Cancer Freeze Rodeo
Remember that the Cancer Freeze Rodeo is tonight in Paxton. The event will feature barrel racing, team roping, bull riding, sheep riding and more. Gates open at 6:30 and the rodeo starts at 7:30pm. Admission is $12 with 10 and under free. The event in Paxton is sponsored by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and CHELCO.
News Segment 3
Gaetz Neighborhood Day
South Walton County residents can meet one-on-one with their Senator next Wednesday, July 15th, as Senator Don Gaetz continues his tradition of bringing his Senate office to Northwest Florida neighborhoods. From early morning until evening, the second-term legislator will visit individually with citizens, listen to the concerns of business and civic leaders, meet local organizations and employers and walk door-to-door.
“Neighborhood Day” begins at 7:15 a.m. with Gaetz speaking to the Walton County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Directly following at 8:30 a.m., Gaetz will visit MarJam Supply Company, a business that successfully created new jobs in Santa Rosa Beach as a result of grant monies awarded through the Oil Spill Economic Recovery Act, which the Senator sponsored.
At 8:45 a.m., tune into WZEP’s 1460 AM for “The Cadillac and Kyzer Show” to hear Gaetz’ interview with radio personalities Jason Kyzer and Tom Fleetwood.
From 9:15 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. and again from 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Senator Gaetz will relocate his Senate office to the Walton County Chamber of Commerce, located at 63 South Centre Trail. There, he'll meet individually with citizens of South Walton. It’s not a “town hall” or group meeting. There are no speeches. As he has done during similar “Neighborhood Days” over the past nine years, Gaetz wants to listen to whatever is on folks’ minds. Individuals having problems with state agencies are also invited to stop by.
Constituents don't need an appointment, but can drop in at the Walton County Chamber of Commerce any time during morning or afternoon office hours. However, if a specific time is desired, please call 1-(866)-450-4DON toll-free from anywhere in Florida.
In the late afternoon, Gaetz will hit the streets of South Walton, walking door-to-door to meet with residents in their own homes. Gaetz has knocked on over 26,000 doors in Northwest Florida since first seeking his Senate seat in 2006.
"The best ideas don't come from Washington or Tallahassee. All too often that's where the problems are," Gaetz said. "I learn so much from talking with people on their own doorsteps and sitting at their kitchen tables."
As Senator for Northwest Florida, Gaetz serves as Chairman of the Education Appropriations Committee with responsibility for funding early learning, K-12 public schools, charter schools, state colleges and state universities. In addition, he is a member of Senate committees with jurisdiction over education policy, ethics and elections, health policy and rules. He served as President of the Senate from 2012-2014.
News Segment 4
Costa Family McDonalds Donates to CIC Kids
The Costa Family McDonalds presented a $1,500 donation to their “McCafe with a Cause” Charity of the Month, Children in Crisis. Every Monday, Costa’s McDonalds donates 50 percent of their coffee proceeds to a Charity of the Month. CIC was the charity for December and June. Costa has restaurants in Crestview, and from Panama City to Destin as well as the new McDonalds in Mossy Head at the Love’s Travel Center.
All of Costa’s 19 stores participate in the program that will continue through 2015. Charities benefiting from “McCafe with a Cause” are Children in Crisis, Children’s Advocacy Center of the Emerald Coast, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Taylor Haugen Foundation and Ronald McDonald House.
CIC is a 501, (c)(3) non-profit community charity of caring people providing homes and establishing hope to the abused, neglected and abandoned children of our community. Together we can make a difference in the life of a child. To learn more about CIC, visit www.childrenincrisisfl.org, or call 850-864-4242.
Photo left to right: Lauren Walls, CIC Volunteer & Events Director, Allie Noah, CIC Development Director, Ken Hair, CIC President & CEO, Ronald McDonald, Helen Costa, David Costa, President/Owner Costa Enterprises, Steve Killebrew, Jackie Wells, Roslyn Snyder of the Costa Team, donates a $1,500 check to Children in Crisis to help provide a home to the at-risk children of our community.
Obituaries - Listen in the morning, just after noon and the 4pm hour
Mr. James W. Laird of Lockhart, AL, died in his home, on July 10, 2015. He was 86 years old. A funeral is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 11:00 a.m. at Keahey Funeral Home in Lockhart. Sunday night visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 at Keahey Funeral Home. Mr. Laird will be buried in Red Oak Cemetery. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Keahey-Funeral-Home-of-Lockhart/788877547818835
James Royce Langley, known as Royce to family and friends, went to be with the lord on July 6, at the age of 68. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 11, in the chapel at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 Hwy 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, FL, 32433 beginning at 1:00 p.m. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to veterans' groups such as the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daviswatkins.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mrs. Lucille Howell Lawyer, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, in DeFuniak Springs. Visitation services will be held from 10:00AM-12:00PM, Saturday, July 11, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 11, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scott Keppel officiating. Burial will follow in the Euchee Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Indian Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 3964 County Highway 280A, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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