Thursday, October 7, 2021

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

10th Annual Panhandle Community Day - Oct. 16

10th Annual Panhandle Community Day


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For almost two years we have lived in a time marked by the loss of normal.  We have been confined to our homes, we have kept our distance from people, we have worn masks, we have used hand sanitizer, and we have lived in fear.  The virus scare changed our lives.  We lost much, but we gained much and we realized that life on this earth is but a moment. But let’s come together for the 10th Annual Panhandle Community Day and strive for normal. Since COVID is still a very real concern for all of us, be sure to wear your mask, and, as much as possible, practice social distancing.

The Panhandle Community Center was formerly the Panhandle Consolidated School Building.  The building contract was to Jody Moorehead and bonds  purchased and financed by Hugh Pierce of Beat 3 Choctaw County in 1929 (4 rooms, lobby and auditorium).

Panhandle Consolidated School opened in the fall of 1929 and closed in 1956.

Order by county school board giving authority to trustees to use and maintain building and grounds as a community center on September 14, 1957.

The school property was sold to the board of trustees by order of the Board of Education of Choctaw County on January 2, 1968.  The deed was recorded.

In 1972 major repairs were necessary and by community effort four classrooms were removed and the lobby and auditorium restored.

In May 1989 the community joined in a project to do repairs.  There were donations of cash, materials, cabinets, appliances and labor.  The building now had community water, a sewage system, and inspected and updated electricity.  A bathroom had been added, a complete kitchen, windows repaired, floors sanded and stained, repairs made on the outside, and painted inside and out. 

Three years ago, the Dixie Pan Club of Choctaw County took on the daunting task of refurbishing the building.  With the help of many people, the club was able to raise enough money to paint inside and out, as well as, the roof.  The windows were scraped and washed, the electricity was upgraded, new appliances were added, a porch was added, the bathroom was completely rebuilt, new heating and cooling was added, and much-needed general maintenance was completed.

Some of our most precious possessions are the memories of places and people, but they fade with time unless we renew and revisit them.  If you have history that includes a God-gifted place called Panhandle, it is time to renew those memories and visit with some of the folks that helped shape them. 

On Saturday, October 16, from 8:00-2:00, the Panhandle Community of Choctaw County will host the 10th annual Panhandle Community Day.  Held in the historic Panhandle Consolidated School building, the craft fair will feature local talent in many forms, and, of course, food.  A hamburger plate will be available for $6.00.

Two years ago a group of women from the Panhandle Community began taking a local pottery class.  This group has become known as the Panhandle Potters.  If you haven’t met the Panhandle Potters, attend Panhandle Community Day and meet them and see examples of their work.

Panhandle is rich in talent, hospitality, and wonderful people who love nothing better than to engage in fellowship with friends and neighbors.  Be sure to join us on this wonderful occasion.  Check out the talent provided by local artisans, fellowship with friends and neighbors, do some early Christmas shopping, and enjoy the atmosphere created by a historic building filled with people who love each other.  See you Saturday, October 16.

No craft fair is complete without door prizes.  Register to win when you enter the building.  Drawing for door prizes will be held hourly.

If you are interested in having a booth at the event, please contact Brenda Cagle at 552-0881.  Vendor fees go to the upkeep of the Panhandle Community Center.

You may get directions by typing in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Weir, MS on your map app.


Submitted by Marie Gordon

October 2021


Monday, October 4, 2021

LFD Promotes Fire Prevention Week


The City of Louisville Fire Department was proud to provide fire prevention material to all the schools in Winston County, and the Winston County Library. Over the last two days we delivered 300 bags that include activity books, goodies, and informational brochures for EVERY first grader in Winston County, and their families. Next week is Fire Prevention week, and we encourage everyone to LEARN THE SOUNDS OF FIRE SAFETY!!! For more information on fire prevention week take a look at https://www.nfpa.org/fpw





Saturday, October 2, 2021

Coppertone® Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of Aerosol Sunscreen Sprays Due to the Presence of Benzene

Coppertone, owned by Beiersdorf, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of five Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products manufactured between the dates of January 10, 2021 and June 15, 2021 to the consumer level. Coppertone has identified the presence of benzene in these lots of products

Twelve lots of Coppertone spray products are impacted by this voluntary recall, specifically:

UPC

Product Description

Lot

Manufacturing Date

00072140028817CT P&S BABY SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN0083J1/10/2021
00072140028817CT P&S BABY SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN0083K1/11/2021
00072140028824CT P&S KIDS SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN008541/12/2021
00072140028824CT P&S KIDS SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN008551/14/2021
00072140028701CT SPORT MIN SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN008KU3/15/2021
00072140028701CT SPORT MIN SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN008KV3/16/2021
00072140028800CT P&S SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN00BR23/31/2021
00072140028817CT P&S BABY SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN009GH3/31/2021
00072140028824CT P&S KIDS SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN008574/6/2021
00041100005069CT SPORT SPRAY SPF50 1.6OZ 24STN00BU35/6/2021
00072140028800CT P&S SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN00CJ46/15/2021
00072140028824CT P&S KIDS SPF50 SPRAY 5OZ 12STN00CJV6/15/2021
For product images, lot information, and refund requests, please see www.sunscreenrecall2021.com.

To date, Coppertone has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The voluntarily recalled sunscreen spray products are packaged in aerosol cans. The products were distributed nationally in the United States through various retailers. Consumers should stop using these specific Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products and dispose of them appropriately.





Bayer Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lotrimin® and Tinactin® Spray Products Due to the Presence of Benzene

Bayer is voluntarily recalling all unexpired Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin® spray products with lot numbers beginning with TN, CV or NAA, distributed between September 2018 to September 2021, to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene in some samples of the products. Benzene is not an ingredient in any of Bayer Consumer Health products. It is important to note that Bayer’s decision to voluntarily recall these products is a precautionary measure and that the levels detected are not expected to cause adverse health consequences in consumers.

Risk Statement: Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin. Depending on duration and level of exposure, it can result in cancers including leukemia, and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Benzene is found in the environment from natural sources and human activity. Humans around the world are exposed to it from multiple sources and pathways, including inhalation, through the skin, and orally. To date, Bayer has no known reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The affected Lotrimin® and Tinactin® spray products are over the counter antifungal products, sold individually or in combo packs. The impacted products are:

Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal Jock Itch (AFJI) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
Lotrimin® AF Athlete's Foot Liquid Spray
Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Daily Prevention Deodorant Powder Spray
Tinactin® Jock Itch (JI) Powder Spray
Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Powder Spray
Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray

Product images and information on which lot numbers fall under this recall are available at: https://livewell.bayer.com/document/2011External Link Disclaimer.External Link Disclaimer

There are no issues of concern with Lotrimin®/Tinactin® creams, including Lotrimin® Ultra, or any other Bayer products.

The recalled products are all packaged in aerosol spray cans. The products were distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico through a variety of retail channels.





Monday, September 27, 2021

National Library Card Sign Up Month - New Cards Issued

Myeshia Shields and her children, Khali Riggins and Jayceon Shields, received their first library cards last week at the Winston County Library. Khali and Jayceon, students at Fair Elementary, received Noah’s Ark Stuffed Animal Kits. All three had their names entered into a drawing for a jar of candy. September was National Library Card Sign Up Month.