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on Need help learning to use your smartphone? Join this one-hour class where you can get your questions answered by an AT&T representative. Held at the Jackson County Public Library located at 2929 Green Street in Marianna at 1:45pm.
on Can you believe it is already the last day of February? Where has this month gone? Some things that were celebrated this month were: ~Black History Month ~ American Heart Month ~ Friendship Month ~ Valentine’s Day ~ National Youth Leadership Month ~ Library Lovers Month ~ National School Counseling Week ~ Congenital Heart Failure Awareness Week ~ Jello Week ~ Random Acts of Kindness Week ~ Engineers Week ~ and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Random facts about February. ~The largest American sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl, is held in February. ~Birthstone is Amethyst ~ Flower is Primrose ~ Zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces ~ Over time, the length of February kept changing. At one point, it had as little as 23 days. ~ The name of February comes from the Latin word “februum” which means purification. ~ February is the only month where it’s possible to go the entire time without having a full moon. ~ AND Of all the words you can misspell, February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language!
on Seacrest Wolf Preserve is located at 3449 Bonnett Pond Rd. in Chipley. You can email them at seacrestwolfpack@yahoo.com and call them at (850) 773-2897. The office is open Monday-Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm. Click on the link to be directed to the website. https://www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org/visitor-information
Seacrest Wolf Preserve offers an unforgettable, educational experience where visitors encounter wolves. This rare and immersive experience allows guests to come face to face with the Seacrest Wolf Ambassadors as they learn important scientific information about this amazing keystone species.They offer several different types of educational tours by reservation only. Seacrest Wolf Preserve is working hard to equip the public with knowledge to become better advocates through their educational programs. The goal is to raise the awareness of the visitors of the urgent needs of wolf conservation that have become extremely immediate. Founded by Cynthia and Wayne Watkins in 1999, Seacrest Wolf Preserve, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to wolf and wildlife conservation. What began as a small rescue effort has now grown to a large preserve focused on education, which is home to 30 wolves (Gray Wolves, Arctic-Type Wolves, and British Columbian Wolves) and a variety of small native species, including a coyote, foxes, raccoons, skunks and foxes. At Seacrest, they teach people about wolves, create awareness of the importance of wolves to their ecosystems and dispel the myths that have been associated with this keystone species for far too long. This wonderful preserve uses science-based educational tours in order to help aid in conservation efforts and bring a better awareness and understanding of wolves.
If ever you’ve wanted to get nose-to-nose with a wolf and have the photo documentation to prove it, then head on over to Seacrest Wolf Preserve in Florida.
on This Saturday, Feb. 29th is the last Saturday of February and also since this is a leap year it is the 29th which only happens in February every 4 years! It is starting to get busy in the panhandle and below are some things that should be fun for everyone. Pets, drinking, shopping, beach clean ups, vegan, and art! As always below each photo is the details for each event. Have a great Saturday!
on The circus is coming, the circus is coming, the circus is coming to town! This Friday, Feb. 28th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Jackson County Agriculture Center located at 3631 HWY 90 in Marianna. A Real Circus under the Big Top is coming with one Spectacular performance. You can purchase tickets at the Circus entrance or at https://zerbinifamilycircus.com/ $15 per adult. Each paid adult can take two kids free with the coupon in the photo in this blog.The coupon is good for two kids ages 4–12 , kids 3 and under get in free and do not need a ticket, additional children $10 per child, No need to print the coupon. Just save the picture to your phone and show it at the entrance. FOR THE BEST SEATS ARRIVE EARLY! GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING. All seating is General Admission, First Come, First Served. Seating is limited to the full capacity of the show site. All tickets are honored up to the full capacity. In the event of a ‘Sold Out’ or once the full capacity has been reached, tickets will be honored at a subsequent performance.
on 2020 Wheels & Water Show will be held at 645 Compass Lake Dr. in Alford from 9am to 6pm on Feb 28th, 29th, and March 1st.
They are all about the Off-road community and supporting Wild Life & Habitat Rehabilitation. The show will raise much needed funding and all will have a great time. The event offers fun contests, awesome food, great vendors and entertainment, and also a 50 acre challenge course. So if you like to go wheeling or play on one of our rivers or lakes, then this is the place for you. Tickets are on sale now and onsite lodging is open for reservations. And yes they do have RV and hook up or conventional camping with showers! Buy your tickets today at 4x4h2o.com
4x4h2o.com was founded by Chuck Unkle and his wife Beth, the idea was to bring the off-road community together through, fellowship, team building, and experiences. They also support wildlife and habitat rehabilitation programs everywhere they can. They will explain more on this in their videos coming out soon on their website.
on In Jackson County, Florida Highway Patrol has seen two fatal accidents involving deer in the last two months. Troopers say car crashes with deer or animals are common in Northwest Florida. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about one million car accidents involving deer happen each year, killing about 200 people. In Washington County alone, troopers say one in six accidents involve hitting an animal.
Drivers should be aware and attentive when driving where deer are known to cross. “If you’re driving on a four-lane highway, then I would recommend that you stay on the inside lane as opposed to the outside lane if you’re in a rural area where you think you might encounter deer. I would recommend you don’t do anything to startle the deer,” said Lieutenant Robert Cannon, the public affairs officer for the Florida Highway Patrol.
And when asked what if the worst happens and a deer does run in front of your car? Lieutenant Cannon said “Honestly what I would recommend is that you don’t brake, you continue to drive through the deer. Your safety comes ahead of the animal.”
Below are 7 tips to help you know what to do when driving and a deer comes in contact with your vehicle or trying to avoid a deer contacting your vehicle.
1.If a collision is inevitable, if you get the proverbial “deer in the headlights” look from a deer and you know you can’t stop, plow through without hitting the brakes. It is intuitive to want to stop, but often at highway speeds, it cannot be done. Braking will dip the front end of the vehicle and increase the chances the deer will come up the hood and through the windshield. 2. Pay attention to deer crossing signs. 3. Stay alert if you spot a deer. Deer tend to travel in packs – so if you see one deer, slow down and proceed with caution. Even if you spot a deer on the side of the road or surrounding areas, remember that there could be others about to cross your path. 4.Don’t be afraid to use your horn. Animals have a tendency to run when you really lay on your horn, which can often make them get in gear and move. 5. Don’t swerve to avoid hitting a deer. Do not swerve to avoid a deer collision. By swerving you put yourself at risk for a worse collision with another vehicle or running off the road. Swerving often leads to hitting a fixed object, especially a tree. 6. Get comprehensive coverage for your car. Did you know that physical damage to your car as a result of something other than a collision with another vehicle might not be covered by standard car insurance? With comprehensive car insurance, you will receive additional coverage and protection for car accidents involving animals. 7.Be cautious while driving during dusk or dawn. Deer are most active during sunrise and sunset. Ensure that you and your passengers are wearing seat belts at all times, even in the back seat, just in case you have to make a sudden stop. Use your high-beam headlights when there are no oncoming cars. Deer are hard to see early in the morning and at dusk, your bright lights will help pick up a deer’s eye to give you advanced warning time.
Drive safe!
on This year February has 29 days rather than 28. It’s what is known as a leap year. Do you know why leap years exist? Because it takes the Earth 365.24 days to orbit the sun. That time adds up! So to keep the calendar right we have leap years!
Leap years are years where an extra, or intercalary, day is added to the end of the shortest month, February. The intercalary day, February 29, is commonly referred to as leap day. Leap years have 366 days instead of the usual 365 days and occur almost every four years.
Leap years in the western calendar were first introduced over 2000 years ago by Roman general Julius Caesar. The Julian calendar, which was named after him, had only one rule: any year evenly divisible by four would be a leap year. This formula produced too many leap years, causing the Julian calendar to drift apart from the tropical year at a rate of 1 day per 128 years. This was not corrected until the introduction of the Gregorian calendar more than 1500 years later, when a number of days were skipped to realign our calendar with the seasons.
There is an official Leap Day cocktail and it’s called…the Leap Day Cocktail! This colorful cousin of the martini was invented by pioneering bartender Harry Craddock at London’s Savoy Hotel in 1928. According to the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, “It is said to have been responsible for more proposals than any other cocktail ever mixed”. Whether or not you’re in the market for a freshly soused spouse, you can make your own Leap Day cocktail with Craddock’s original recipe:
1 dash lemon juice
2/3 gin
1/6 Grand Marnier
1/6 sweet vermouth
Shake, serve, garnish with a lemon peel, and enjoy the flood of bittersweet flavors. It’s like a marriage, in your mouth!
on St. George Island is ranked at the TOP of Florida’s most pet friendly beaches! Bring your pet have fun let loose and enjoy the day with like minded animal loving folks! The 10th Annual Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade. Saturday, February 22rd, 2020 11am-4pm
Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. The theme is: Surf Dogs USA… and they expect guests will be excited by the choice that reflects local coastal character. It offers lots of possibilities for costumes and decorating. Join them in celebrating all the fun of Mardi Gras with dogs! The festivities will start at 11:00 am at Riverfront Park with live entertainment, local food vendors and a variety of arts and craft vendors to enjoy while strolling through the park. The parade begins at 1:00pm. In the tradition of the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, profits from the parade will be donated to help care for the animals of the Forgotten Coast of Florida. Beneficiaries have included Franklin County Humane Society, the Florida Wild Mammal Association and the Apalachicola Dog Park. They greatly appreciate the support of the local businesses and families who sponsor the Krewe in its tradition of charity and service to the animals.
For additional information call 850-670-5064 or apalachdogs@gmail.com.
on The Lazy Acres Family Farm located on 6512 Americus Road in Marianna from 10am to 4pm this Saturday, Feb, 22nd is a great place to be. Family fun & games, hayride, feed milling demonstration, visit the Farm Store and much more! No cost to attend. They will have popcorn, drinks and snacks available for sale. Also, the Farm Store will be open for business!
