WZEP AM 1460 First News

Saturday, January 30, 2012

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Congratulations to the WZEP AM 1460 Good Neighbor, Fatina Richardson, nominated by Woodrow Williams. Submit your Good Neighbor.

 

 

The 18th annual WZEP Taste of Home Cooking School returns to Walton High February 28th, 2012. It’s a great opportunity to advertise your business! Call Art or Brandon at 892-5130 or email sales@wzep1460.com. Tickets go on sale NOW!

  

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WCSO Mock Shooting

 

Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. says “Preparation is key to mitigation.” The Walton County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted an “active shooter” mock exercise with area law enforcement, medical, school, fire and other emergency response agencies to evaluate protocols used in the event of a school shooting.

 

The mock scenario addressed the multi-agency response to a school shooting and hostage situation at a Walton County high school. The scenario depicted a teenage student who fired a single shot inside a classroom containing more than 20 students.

 

The school administration, school resource deputies, 911 dispatchers, fire departments, EMS and other agencies were immediately notified. The first-responders arrived to the scene and worked together to implement plans designed to safely resolve the incident.

 

The tabletop exercise, hosted in the WCSO Emergency Management Division’s conference room, focused heavily on the safe evacuation of students and consistent inter-agency and public communication.

 

The exercise was designed for agencies to identify strengths and areas for improvement to effectively implement an all-hazards approach to emergency planning, response and recovery. 

 

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CAC In DFS

 

The Emerald Coast Advocacy Center is opening a center in DeFuniak Springs and is looking for volunteers. There are many volunteer options. In the past, our children have had to travel to Niceville for services. The mission of the Center is to prevent child abuse and neglect, protect our children and restore the lives of child abuse and neglect victims.  Please call 850-307-6260 to volunteer.

 

 

Scam Alert

 

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has learned of a phone scam circulating in our area. The caller states they are from a company called “Loyalty Rewards” based in Florida. They tell the individual that they’ve won a cash prize, but in order to collect it, they need to provide their credit card number to pay a small processing fee. Residents are cautioned to never give out personal information on unsolicited requests.

 

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Meeting For Affected Neighbors In Grayton

 

An email sent to WZEP says Commissioner Cecilia Jones, Administration and Staff held a meeting with the Retreat, their contractor and engineers. From that meeting the Retreat has requested an opportunity to meet with those affected by their project to discuss the position that they are in.

 

Jones’ office says they have offered to set up that meeting for Monday, January 30th at 10:00 a.m., at the office in Grayton, 70 Logan Lane. They are requesting those affected by the recent work to come together and discuss the alternatives with the Retreat and your neighbors.

 

 

Youth Leadership

 

At the recent DeFuniak Springs City Council meeting, Kitty Whitney President/CEO of the Walton Area Chamber reported on the work, including the Leadership classes for adults and students. The Chamber’s Education Council announces that Walton High School is now offering the Youth Leadership Class to its Junior and Seniors for the 2011/2012 School year.

 

The Walton High School Youth Leadership inaugural class has twenty two students lead by Ms. Kim Handdrop. In this class, the students will participate in character and ethics building exercises, prepare for and execute a “Mock Trial” with Judge Kelvin Wells, learn the importance of professional appearance in the business world as well as proper interview techniques and complete the Kendall Life Languages Program, taught by Dan Marcinkowski.

 

Walton County School Superintendent, Carlene Anderson says she is very excited about having the Youth Leadership class now available at Walton High School. She says there is a lot of talent among students, and they are anxious to tap into that talent for this program.

 

The Youth Leadership Program was the brainchild of Superintendent Anderson and former President and CEO of the Walton Area Chamber, Dawn Moliterno. Now in its fourth year, it has been taught at South Walton High and Freeport High each semester. The goal of the program, which is supported by the Walton Area Chamber’s Education Council, is to offer this class in all four high schools in Walton County.

 

Whitney says the Chamber is proud to be a part of the development and education of the future leaders of our community and look forward to growing the Youth Leadership program into all of our schools.

 

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Looking for the arrest report? http://jailpublic.co.walton.fl.us

This is the new jail search page. Use the drop down calendar to find dates.

 

Sports - Listen to WZEP for national and local sports. Email us your local sports stories and scores.

 

Freeport Youth Sports will hold early registration for Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball, ages 4-14 Skills Clinic/Final Registration will be held Saturday February 4 from 1-4 and Sunday February 5 from 2-4 at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex, Fields 1-3.  For more information, call Latilda at 835-2340.

 

The DeFuniak Springs Little League along with the Walton Lady Braves team and coaches are putting on a softball clinic at the Little League Park on Thursday, February 2. The clinic is free and will run from 6-8 pm. Parents must sign a permission slip for their player to participate. The DFS Little League will accept late registrations at the press box during the clinic. For more information, call 892-7475.

 

Obituaries - Listen in the morning, just after noon and the 4pm hour

 

Mrs. Candus Gay Nash, age 46, of DeFuniak Springs, passed away Thursday January 26. A time of Visitation will be held 6:00~8:00 PM, Monday, January 30, at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral. Burial will follow in the Black Creek Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

 

 

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