A full day in the panhandle this Saturday. Below are just a few events going on. Be sure to look below each photo for a description.
Saturday~ September 14th
on on 9/11
on Where were you 18 years ago? In the United States Patriot Day occurs on September 11th of each year in memory of the people killed in the September 11 attacks in the year 2001. A bill to make 9/11 a national day of mourning was introduced in the U.S. House on Oct. 25, 2001. Joint resolution 71 passed the House by a vote of 407-9, with 25 members not voting. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on Nov 30. President Bush used the authority of the resolution to proclaim September 11, 2002 as the first Patriot Day. Patriot Day is not a federal holiday, schools and businesses remain open in observance of the occasion. The flag is flown at half-mast at the White House and on all U.S. Government buildings throughout the world. Additionally a moment of silence is observed at 8:46am EST, the time the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
~The impact lingers. Ten thousand first responders and Ground Zero volunteers have been diagnosed with cancer by the World Trade Center Health Program. – AFP
~The rubble of the World Trade Center has given way to a gleaming new complex of office towers, a museum, a transit hub and a memorial that draws millions of visitors each year. But rebuilding is still not complete. – AP
September 13th
on Starting the weekend on Friday this week. Be sure to read under the photos for descriptions of events.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
on National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 8-14th is when America takes time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment to tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. Every September companies around the country come together to recognize and thank truck drivers. This annual celebration of America’s 3.5 million professional truck driver’s is the motoring public’s opportunity to thank truck drivers for delivering critical goods to their communities. Everyone has a truck driver to thank this week. If you are eating it, wearing it, cleaning with it, playing with it, then at least one truck driver delivered it!
~More than 80 percent of U.S. communities depend solely on trucking for delivery of their goods and commodities. ~There are 7.7 million truck drivers in the United States. Total industry employment is 3.5 million or one out of every 16 people working in the United States. ~Nearly every good consumed in the U.S. is put on a truck at some point.
If you know a truck driver consider sending a hand written card/letter to their home thanking them this week for the sacrifices they make everyday to help ensure we all get the products we need daily. If you don’t consider waving or saying thank you when you pass them in your town.
Sep 25th~Jackson County Legislative Delegation Meeting
on The Washington and Jackson Legislative Delegation will hold their annual Pre-Session meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 2:15 p.m. CST Jackson County School Board Chambers located at 2903 Jefferson Street in Marianna.
This meeting is an opportunity for citizens, elected officials, cities and local governments, and other civic organizations to address the delegation before the start of the 2020 Legislative Session. They will also consider and vote on “local bills”, which is state legislation that only pertains to a municipality, taxing district, or school district within the county.
Public testimony during the Legislative Delegation Meetings is welcome. To request an appearance form to be placed on the agenda or submit handouts for the Washington and/or Jackson County Legislation Delegation meeting, please email brad.drake@myfloridahouse.gov or ann.mcgraw@myfloridahouse.gov or contact Rep. Drake’s district office at (850) 951-0547 no later than 4 p.m., Friday, September 13th.
The legislative delegation consists of Representative Brad Drake (R-Eucheeanna) and Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City). Both Drake and Gainer represent other counties in Northwest Florida.
The Salon at Chipola College
on The Salon at Chipola College is located at 3094 Indian Circle in Marianna. Chipola offers a full lineup of services for the cost of the materials. You can call 850-718-2439 and make your appointment to get a haircut, color, highlights, wax, facial, manicure, pedicures and more at The Salon at the Chipola College.
Art Break Day~Sep 6th
on Art Break Day is a worldwide event, annually on the 1st Friday of September. Grab your favorite creative hobby and go do it in St. Andrews in Panama City on Friday, September 6th from 12pm to 6pm. They will have arting, dancing, music making, and preforming all over Historic St. Andrews, and they want to do it with you! St. Joe Community Foundation is sponsoring this day for everyone to take an afternoon art break. An art break is an intentional act of creativity. Hope you have a creative day!
For more information visit them at http://www.artismoving.org
Volunteers needed~Apalachicola Forest~Sept 7th
on 3rd Annual Apalachicola National Forest Trash Cleanup! Saturday, Sept 7th from 6am to 11am. Cold drinks, donuts, and trash bags will be provided. Please meet at Hwy 12 & Forest Road 105. Contact Michael Harris for more information at 850-630-8187 or Joseph Hall at 850-272-6507.
National Wildlife Day~Sept 4th
on September 4th is National Wildlife Day (NWD). Colleen Paige created National Wildlife Day in 2005 they also celebrate on February 22nd in honor of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin- the famed “Crocodile Hunter.” NWD encourages wildlife lovers to stand up and fight for animals that need a voice. Wildlife doesn’t just exist in the forest or outside the city limits. The creatures and animals sharing our world live under our feet and in the sky above us. Today serves to bring global awareness and education concerning the number of endangered animals and the need for conservation and preservation. This is a great day to visit (and donate to) your local zoo, wild animal sanctuary, state park, wildlife conservation center, etc. If you visit one be sure to email debson1999@gmail.com with blog in the subject line and you can also post to social media using the hashtag #NationalWildlifeDay!
A few local places: ~Gulf World in Panama City Beach, ~ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory in Panama City Beach, ~Redemption Love Farm in Miccosukee, Emerald Coast Zoo in Crestview, ~Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc, in Tallahassee, St. Franchise Wildlife in Quincy, and Seacrest Wolf Preserve in Chipley.
http://nationalwildlifeday.com
Jackson County Teachers Credit Union
on The Jackson County Teachers Credit Union(JCTCU) was created in 1954 to support Jackson County educators. Later they added Chipola College teachers, followed by the board of County Commissioners’ employees and families. Three years ago membership became open to anyone who works or lives in Jackson County. The staff at this branch provide personal service and care about their members.
The JCTCU is a financial co-operative that exists for the benefit of its members. The member’s satisfaction and well being is the number one priority of this Credit Union. The Credit Union was built on the foundation of people helping people. This organization has never been bought out, sold, or changed their name. They offer online banking, mobile app, bill pay, teller line, debit cards, ATM cards, gift cards, CDs, checks, payroll deduction, direct deposit, loans, credit cards, and much more.
They use their profits to serve their members and community. One special project involves financial literacy being taught to seniors, students, and groups free of charge. They are active in the school system and help during disasters.
They are located at 4466 Clinton St in Marianna. Hours are Monday thru Friday from 9am to 4:30 in the lobby and 9am to 5pm in the drive thru. Phone number is 850-526-4470 and the fax number is 850-526-5813. They do have a FB page and you can like and follow them.
