Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce March 17th e-news

Here is your weekly news:

March 18, 2011

 Congratulations to Camp Gordon Johnston for a successful weekend!

Look for pictures next week!

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently updated www.DeepwaterHorizonFlorida.com, transitioning the website from a response focus to a combined focus on response and restoration efforts in Florida . Information is now organized to better assist web visitors to find the information they are most interested in, including claims, beach health and safety, sampling and monitoring data, as well as, information on upcoming events, restoration efforts and response activities, including weekly updates.

In addition, DEP began monitoring Northwest Florida beaches the week of February 7, 2011 for persistent oil spill contaminants in water and sediment. All test results in Florida are compared to the adopted Florida human health screening levels. Human health screening levels for chemicals of concern are set for either water or sediment below which there is no significant risk for long-term human health effects. Based on analysis by the Florida Department of Health (DOH), the data collected to date have indicated no risk to human health from oil spill contaminants.

To view current beach health results from DEP testing, visit: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/labs/cgi-bin/beach_health/index.asp. For analysis by DOH, please visit: http://www.myfloridaeh.com/BEACHnames.html. Please note that the DOH page is still undergoing updates and improvements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Carla Gaskin Mautz

Staff Director, Regulatory Programs

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #15

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Phone: 850.245.2038

Fax: 850.245.2048

Email: Carla.A.Gaskin@dep.state.fl.us

Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.

The Panhandle Players are looking for a few good stagehands for the upcoming production of "Arsenic and Old Lace", to be performed April 15-17 at the Dixie Theatre!  We need assistance with props, curtain, and lighting. A commitment of weekday evenings 2-3 weeks prior to the performance would be needed (beginning somewhere around March 28-April 4), possibly less.  If you're interested or would like more information please contact director Megan Lamb at megamouse9@yahoo.com or

927-4412.

CONTACT: 850-674-2777               info@ppmuseum.org

April 7^th, 8^th, & 9^th, 2011

The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement will be having their annual Folk Life Days April 7^th 8^th & 9^th. Please come out and join all the demonstrations.

There will be Demonstrations relating to home life including:  Biscuit making, soap making, quilting, knitting, crocheting and washing clothes. Other features relating to life on the farm includes:  Beekeeping, blacksmithing, wood carving, making crackling, churning butter and using a saw mill. There will be hayrides and music throughout the day. All cabins will be opened and manned by volunteers.

The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is a living museum documenting rural life in NW Florida since the early 1800’s. It is located in Sam Atkins Park , about 1 mile west of the intersection of Hwy 71 and Hwy20. Follow HWY 20 West out of Blountstown. Look for signs for Sam Atkins Park . Turn North at Lindy’s Fried Chicken ( Silas Green St .). Follow the signs.

For more information contact the Settlement at 674-2777 or Email info@ppmuseum.org

Admission $3.00

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement

A Living History Museum in NW Florida

W 850-674-2777

F 850-674-2778

http://www.ppmuseum.org/

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