Curbside Pickup Service at Library in Marianna

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Jackson County Public Library in Marianna Announces Curbside Pickup Service. Effective immediately, library patrons can select items for checkout at the library and pick them up through contactless curbside pickup. Pickup hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This is how it works:
1. If necessary, look at the Library Online Catalog to get titles, authors, etc. of items you would like to borrow. Library staff are unable to select items for you.
2. Go to www.jcplfl.org and fill out the Curbside Pickup request form.
3. Fill in the form with the appropriate information (card number, name, and phone number) and then list the items you wish to borrow. Be sure to click on “submit” when the form has been completed.
4. The available items will be pulled, checked out, put into a bag, and labeled with the name of the cardholder. We can have your items ready for pickup within 24 hours. There is a limit of 5 items per card and 5 DVDs per household.
5. Library staff will call to inform you that your pickup is ready.
6. When you arrive for pickup, call (850) 482-9631 to let us know you have arrived, and open your trunk.
7. A staff person will take the bag and deposit it into the open trunk. Depositing items into the trunk will allow us to maintain the requisite social distance of at least six feet.
If you do not have internet access, you may call the library at (850) 482-9631 to request items. When you are ready to return items, deposit them into one of the library’s outdoor book drops. This includes DVDs and audiobooks for the time being. You may then repeat the process. Returned items will be quarantined for a period of 72 hours. If cardholder owes more than $10 in fines and fees, they will be informed of the amount and allowed to check out, but will not be allowed additional checkouts until payment arrangements are made with library staff.

RIGHT OF WAY PROFESSIONALS WEEK~June 8th – 12th

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The second week of June is designated National Right of Way Professionals Week. In order for pipelines, transmission lines or other facilities to be constructed on public and private property, landowners must give permission for the right of way. Most often, rights of way are easements granted by landowners to the developer, giving the utility permission to run wires, cables or pipeline across the landowner’s property. Right of Way Professionals around the world have been trained to secure property rights on behalf of third parties by negotiating these easements through negotiations with landowners. Right of Way Professionals Week was submitted by Contract Land Staff as a way to honor the professionals in this niche industry for their commitment to leadership and service. It was approved by the Registrar at National Day Calendar in 2016. This week is Right-of-Way Professionals week! Show your appreciation by saying “thank you” to the crews who keep our power lines clear and outage time low!

Sneads Food Giveaway & Volunteer Opportunity~June 11

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Sneads Food Giveaway & Volunteer Opportunity on June 11th. Food and Snack/Food Box Distribution. Held at Sneads Ball Field
Legion Rd in Sneads from 11 AM – 1 PM,  They ask you to please stay in your vehicle and clean your trunk or back seat before going then leave the door open so volunteers can put food in. 3 families per vehicle and no children allowed.

Volunteer Opportunity: They are always in of need help with this, so if you are in need of volunteer or community service hours, please join them. Show up about 30 minutes early and dont forget to bring your paperwork that they can sign off on.

 

Phase 2

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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida will move into Phase 2 of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step plan for Florida’s Recovery. This includes bars, pubs, and nightclubs being allowed to reopen and operate at 50% capacity. Restaurants, gyms, hair and nail salons, retail, and large venues like movie theaters can operate at 75% capacity. Phase 2 went into effect on Friday. June 5th. They are asking you to still please social distance, wear masks when in public, wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm/hot water, and stay home if you are sick.

Also for individuals over 65 or with underlying medical conditions are strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and take measures to limit risk of exposure to COVID-19.

LED lighting ~ energy savings

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Widespread use of LED lighting has the greatest potential impact on energy savings in the United States. By 2027, the widespread use of LEDs could save about 348 TWh (compared to no LED use) of electricity: This is the equivalent annual electrical output of 44 large electric power plants (1000 megawatts each), and a total savings of more than $30 billion at today’s electricity prices. West Florida Electric Cooperative posted about this and even gave a link which you can click at the bottom to learn more.

LED lighting is very different from other lighting sources such as incandescent bulbs and CFLs. Key differences include the following:
Light Source: LEDs are the size of a fleck of pepper, and a mix of red, green, and blue LEDs is typically used to make white light.
Direction: LEDs emit light in a specific direction, reducing the need for reflectors and diffusers that can trap light. This feature makes LEDs more efficient for many uses such as recessed downlights and task lighting. With other types of lighting, the light must be reflected to the desired direction and more than half of the light may never leave the fixture.
Heat: LEDs emit very little heat. In comparison, incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat and CFLs release about 80% of their energy as heat.

https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money/led-lighting?fbclid=IwAR0vx6nJWCCUjjVNZfGkUlJH5nsCfEXB1YJpePB1UmZJZGnd-NVFSIlKoe0

Turner’s Landing opens, Blue Springs to reopen with no capacity limits

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Jackson County Commissioners voted  to reopen Turners Landing immediately and to eliminate all crowd restrictions for Blue Springs Recreational Area as well. Turners Landing closed a few weeks and the seasonal opening of Blue Springs was delayed a week over concerns that it would be difficult to monitor and maintain the social distancing made necessary by COVID-19. As the state modified its guidelines over time, there had been talk of opening Blue Springs to 25-percent capacity, and then at 50-percent capacity. But Jackson County Public Works Director Rett Daniels said he now recommended a full opening based on the latest guidance he’d received from the governor’s office.

The reopening of those recreational spots comes as Jackson County’s COVID-19 total had, as of May 26th, reached 239. Jackson County Health Department leader Sandy Martin had presented that total to the board at their regular session Tuesday evening. She said, however, that the number does not reflect how many have since recovered. The number does not decrease once positive cases are considered resolved. Martin noted also that she does not have an official definition or description of what “recovered” means. Martin also pointed out that of the 239 positive individuals, only 39 are at-large citizens of the county. She said 149 are prisoners and that 51 are people in long-term care facilities. In her update to the board, Martin said that the number of positive cases represents 7.1 percent of the population, compared to the state’s overall 5.7 percent of population. In all, 3,364 individuals have been tested in Jackson County.

A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse~June 5th and 6th

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On June 5th and 6th, the Strawberry Full Moon will pass through the faint outer shadow of the Earth, known as a penumbral lunar eclipse, the second of four penumbral lunar eclipses this year. Weather permitting, those in Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and the South Eastern areas of South America might notice the Moon turn slightly darker, or seem less bright, during the maximum phase of the eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse can be subtle and sometimes difficult to distinguish from a normal full moon.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth aligns between the Full Moon and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s rays from reaching the Full Moon. A total eclipse occurs when Earths umbra – the central, dark part of its shadow – obscures all of the Moon’s surface. During a partial eclipse only a part of the Moon’s surface is obscured by Earth’s umbra. A penumbral lunar eclipse happens when Earth’s faint penumbral, outer shadow falls on the Moon, like the one we already experienced on January 10th and are what the remaining three lunar eclipses will be this year on June 5th, July 5th and November 31st. The early Indigenous people of North America kept track of the seasons and lunar months by naming them according to events during that time. June’s Full Moon is either the last full moon of spring, or the first of the summer, and is called the “Strawberry Moon”. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the name originated with Algonquin tribes in eastern North America – and was used as a signal to gather the ripening wild strawberries. Colonial Americans adopted some of the indigenous moon names and applied them to their own calendar system – which is still used today.

While June’s Strawberry Full Moon eclipse may be visible from start to finish from some areas – a total of 3 hours 18 minutes – other areas will only experience the Moon rise or set during the eclipse. Unfortunately, for North America and most of South America, this event will be happening below their horizon. We will see the next one on July 4–5, 2020 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.

Southern Fields Brewing Grand Opening – a weekend long event!

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Please join them for the Grand Opening of Southern Fields Brewery Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – June. 5th, 6th, and 7th at 2328 Hwy 2, Campbellton, FL 32426. The grand opening event will have The Green Gate Olive Grove food truck, LIVE music by Jesse Roberts, outdoor bar games, and some good beer!

Before entering the establishment please visit the hand sanitizer station first outside the entrance. The tasting room is operating at 50% capacity. The use of a face mask is encouraged. No groups larger than 8 to a table and a distance of 6 feet must be maintained between tables. They are asking that if you have a weakened immune system or have had any symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or experienced fever in the last 48 hours that you stay home.

Friday, June 5, 2020 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kick Off! Live music by Jesse Roberts starts at 7pm with food provided by Green Grove Olive

Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Party Continues with food provided by Green Grove Olive
Sunday, June 7, 2020

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SUNDAY FUNDAY! Beer and Mimosa’s, Live music by Jesse Roberts starts at 2pm with food provided by Green Grove Olive

Red Snapper Season started June 1st

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Federally permitted red snapper season began yesterday and runs through August 1. Snapper are managed differently in the Gulf versus the Atlantic and in state versus federal waters. Gulf state waters are from shore to 9 nautical miles. Atlantic state waters are from shore to 3 nautical miles. The southeastern United States is home to the largest concentration of saltwater recreational fishing in America. Whether seeking iconic fish to catch for sport or for sustenance, recreational fishing in the Southeast generates more than $15 billion in sales annually for more than 4.5 million fishermen taking more than 36 million fishing trips every year.

The Gulf season for federally-permitted for-hire operations is June 1-Aug. 1. The 2020 Gulf red snapper season for anglers fishing from private recreational vessels will be June 11- July 25 (45 days).

June

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June is the sixth month of the year. However, according to the early Roman calendar, June was actually the fourth month and had only 29 day. In 46B.C, Julius Caesar gave June 30 days instead of 29 when he reformed the Roman calendar. June was named after the Roman goddess Juno, who is the wife of Jupiter. However, others say that its name actually came from the Latin word iuniors. It means the younger ones, which is opposed to majors or elders which May’s name was originated from. In June, spring ends and summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere. During this time, all the flowers and plants are very beautiful. In the southern hemisphere, winter begins in June. The 6th month of the year brings us Summer, Father’s Day, Flag Day, and the Summer Solstice.

The birthstones for June are the pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone.The birth flower for June is the rose. On June 1, 1792, the state of Kentucky, also known as the Bluegrass state, became the 15th state of the United States. On June 1, 1796, Tennessee, also known as The Volunteer State became the 16th state of the United States. June 1, 1869— Thomas Edison obtained a patent for an electrographic vote recorder. In June 1895, the gasoline-powered automobile was patented. Also in June, a few years earlier (1887), the Coca-Cola bottle label was trademarked,

June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2009 June was the 662 most popular name for girls in the USA. Anglo-Saxons gave the June the name Sera monath (Dry month). In both common and leap years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as June. June also has the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.