Author: Debbie Roney Smith

Laser Show

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Cabin Fever Drive-in Laser Show! September 3rd, 4th and 5th 2020 to the Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama!
Got Cabin Fever? Avoid the crowds, keep the family safe! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and head out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 3 action packed mind blowing shows per night! The family friendly Laser Shows include the latest Musical hits, Mind Blowing lasers and fantastic Graphic Effects!
Make it a great romantic evening out or family friendly outing! This is an event for all ages! Tickets start at only $20 per car load! Get them before we sell out!
This is a Drive-in Laser Show intended to offer safety and social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, they ask that you remain in or around your vehicle during the duration of the show. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They will not be taking cash or payment at the gate DUE TO COVID-19 precautions. Also take your own food and drinks since no vendors will be there.

10-digit dialing coming to Florida’s 850 next year

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Starting In 2021, to call a local phone number, you will need to dial 10 digits. Last year, the Florida Public Service Commission approved an “area code overlay” that will add 448 as a new area code to Florida residents in the 850 area code. They say this was necessary because the 850 area code is running out of available numbers.

Starting February 20, 2021, all local calls will have to have the area code plus the seven digit phone number.

“Customers will have six-months to transition, beginning August 22, when local calls can be made by dialing either 7 or 10 digits,” PSC Chairman Gary Clark said. “This also gives customers adequate time to check and reprogram electronics and other equipment to incorporate 10-digit phone numbers.”

Starting March 21, 2021, if you request a new phone number and live in the 850 area code overlay region, your phone number will have the area code 448. PSC officials say your current telephone number will not change, this will only impact new phone services beginning March 20, 2021, or after. They also say the price of a call, coverage area or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay.

So start getting used to saying your area code when giving your telephone number. And start reprograming your cell phones with the area code before everyone’s number.

Saturday August 22nd

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Saturday August 22nd at 8am be sure to stop at this multi-family yard sale on Magnolia Road (down from Bear Paw). You can also stop by the Marianna Farmer’s Market from 8 to 11. Or possibly check and prepare for upcoming hurricanes. They have 2 TS forming and headed for the gulf this coming week. Did you know if they both turn into hurricanes it will be the first time 2 hurricanes were in the Gulf at the same time? Keep an eye out for Marco and Laura. If we had a hurricane come are you ready?   Be safe, have fun, and enjoy your weekend!

             

 

Orange Hill Gator Farm

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Orange Hill Gator Farm is located in Chipley. They have alligator tours which include a two-hour informational dialogue about these reptiles, and a children-safe, family-friendly tour of our breeding houses as well as the natural habitats of the American Alligator. Tours start at 9am daily and last approximately 2 hours as weather permits and by reservations only.  CALL 850-527-1383 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS. Visitors are encouraged to bring a camera and are also cautioned to wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals please) for safety.

 

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National Lemonade Day

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National Lemonade Day is August 20th. The use of lemonade dates as far back as ancient Egypt and has rooted its own beginnings all over the world. However, the concept for Lemonade Day was created when founder, Michael Holthouse’s daughter, Lissa, wanted to add a turtle to her pet collection. With so many pets already in the house, Michael said no.  Dedicated and determined, Lissa decided she would open a lemonade stand to raise money to buy her own turtle, and asked her dad for help.  

This brilliant and empowered idea gave founder, Michael Holthouse the inspiration for the National Lemonade Day Campaign. He wanted to give more children the opportunity to learn business skills, responsibility, financial literacy, goal setting, and team-work just like Lissa. Giving children across the U.S. lessons that could carry all the way to their future. More than any pop album, or hip-hop song, this day is not just about fun and enjoying delicious lemonade, it’s about providing confidence to our youth and teaching them basic business skills — but listening to Beyonce’s “Lemonade” at the same time doesn’t hurt. Giving our youth an entrepreneur’s spirit at an early age has an incredibly positive impact on their success in the future, and when our children are successful, the world is successful! So let’s slice-up some lemons and get to stirring up some learning!

Did you know Pink Lemonade gets its color from being mixed with other fruits or red dye depending upon whom and where it is gotten from? Did you know a 13 year old girl founded the world’s best selling lemonade brand Me & The Bee’s?

Enjoy a glass of lemonade today!

Jackson County COVID-19 testing now 7 days a week

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The Florida Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has opened a COVID-19 testing location in Jackson County. The local County Health Department will be discontinuing their routinely scheduled testing.
This Marianna location will offer 7-day a week testing availability between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
-The site is in parking lot of the Dollar General located at 4264 Lafayette St in Marianna.
-Testing consists of a shallow nasal self-swab. This means the patient will swab their own nose under the supervision of the technician.
-No appointment is necessary
-There is no cost to the individual
-Individuals wishing to be tested must be age 18 or older.
-Negative results will be notified by the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 call center and positive results be notified by local County Health Department staff.

Open House schedule for Jackson County

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Jackson County School District has released open house dates for the 2020-2021 school year. They strongly encourage everyone to wear masks to the open house and stay home if they are sick.

Once school is in session, August 24, the mandatory mask on buses and in class changes (6-12 for class changes) will be enforced.

Purple Tire Shop ~ Grand Opening

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Congrats on the grand opening to The Purple Tire Shop which is owned and operated by Jaramin McKinnie. In addition to tires & tire repairs, Jaramin and his team repair brakes, alignment, engines, steering & suspensions. They also offer tuneups and oil changes. Call 850-526-2383 for hours of operations and times. 

 

Masks not mandatory in Jackson County/Buying masks

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At Tuesday’s city commission special meeting three of the five members of the city commission voted for the mask mandate, but since it was an emergency ordinance during a special meeting, it required a four-vote majority. So masks are not required in Jackson County.

Mayor Travis Ephriam said he felt like the city commission needed to at least discuss the ideas of a mask mandate due to the COVID-19 cases in Jackson County. Ephriam voted in favor of the mask ordinance because he said he cares about the health and safety of the residents. “I think we have to do everything we can to protect not just our residents, but also our workers in the healthcare field,” Ephriam said. “Without a mask ordinance, I don’t think we can say we’re doing everything that we could.” Even though the mask mandate did not pass at Tuesday’s meeting, Ephriam said it’s still a possibility that it could get brought up again in the future.

At the start of the meeting, the Florida Department of Health in Jackson County released the latest information about COVID-19 cases in the area. According to the Florida Department of Health, there are 1,936 positive cases of COVID-19 and 41 deaths in the county due to the coronavirus.

However many businesses are requiring masks for you to shop. It is like the no shoes no shirt no service signs you have all seen for years.

A client (now friend) is selling masks for $5 each. Shipping is $2 for every 2.All have pockets for you to add another layer of protection and are washable so you can reuse. Below are a few photos of masks she has on hand. Bonnie can also do contactless delivery in Marianna. Her email is Thombk70@gmail.com.

 

 

Bay County Animal Shelter offering $25 adoptions August 15th

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With the cheap prices for cats and dogs this weekend is the time to add a new family member! All animals from the shelter come vaccinated and checked for any underlying medical conditions.  All dogs that are old enough are heartworm tested. All cats are tested for feline leukemia or FIV,  and they’re all microchipped. So, when you go in and you pick an animal out, it’s ready to go!

With the Humane Society Of Bay County closed for the time being, officials say it’s even more important to get animals adopted so the shelter doesn’t fill up. The Bay County Animal Shelter is working to get as many animals into loving homes as quickly as they can.

The adoption event this Saturday will be at the Bay County Animal Shelter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all pets are $25.

ANIMAL & ADOPTION CENTER:                                                                                                                                             1600 Bay Avenue
Panama City, FL 32405
 Main Phone: (850) 215-7120
 Fax: (850) 215-0464

https://adoptme.org/