County May Name Governmental Complex For Ernie Lee Magaha
October 17, 2012
The county commission may rename the county’s governmental hub in honor of Jay native and longtime Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Ernie Lee Magaha.
Magaha has served 55 years as Escambia’s clerk of court. He was defeated by challenger Pam Childers in August.
The commission will consider renaming the Escambia County Governmental Complex to the Ernie Lee Magaha Governmental Complex during their meeting at 5:30 Thursday afternoon.
Magaha was born in Jay, raised in Mosquito Flats near Century, and graduated from Century High School. He served in the Merchant Marines and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in economics in 1950.
He served as a state auditor for five years and resigned in 1956 to run for the clerk of the court of record. At that time, he and his wife, Lucile, spearheaded a grassroots campaign and literally walked the county for a successful election in November 1956 as she was expecting their first child.
He took office in January of 1957 and has held the position of clerk since that time. His office was instrumental in the smooth transition of the court system in 1972 to the two-tier system in place today. In 1995, then Governor Lawton Chiles asked him to assume the additional responsibilities of the comptroller’s office.
In order to name the governmental complex on Palafox Street in honor of Magaha, the commission will be required to waive an existing policy against naming county facilties in honor of a living person.
Traffic Alert: Work Today Walnut Hill To Molino On South Highway 99
October 16, 2012
Drivers can expect delays on South Highway 99 today from Walnut Hill to Molino.
A Florida Department of Transportation Geotechnical Foundations crew will perform coring operations and pavement evaluations from Highway 97 to Barrineau Park Road between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Crews will take samples from the roadway as part of the work.
Front Brings Cooler Weather
October 15, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear during the early evening, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
- Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
New Molino Community Complex Opens Wednesday (With Photo Tour)
October 15, 2012
A ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday morning for the new Molino Community Complex.
For a sneak peak tour inside the building, click here for a photo gallery.
Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White and other dignitaries will cut the ribbon at the grand opening on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in an open house event that concludes at 1 p.m.
The old Molino School has been renovated into a modern community that will include a library, meetings rooms and a museum with a glimpse into the history of Molino. However, it appeared as of Monday that while the building will open Wednesday, the library and museum will not yet be furnished and ready to serve the public.
A newly constructed second building houses offices for the Escambia County Tax Collector and the Escambia County Property Appraiser is already open at the complex.
The new Molino Community Complex is located at 6450 Highway 95A in Molino, just south of the Highway 95A and Molino Road intersection. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting; refreshments will be served.
For a sneak peak tour inside the building, click here for a photo gallery.
Pictured top and inset: A look inside the library area of the new Molino Community Center. Pictured below: The renovated old Molino School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Passing Front Brings Slight Rain Chance
October 14, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Slight Chance Of Showers Sunday
October 13, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Coming Sunday: Escambia Farm Tour
October 13, 2012
Agriculture supporters were joined by local, state and federal officials Friday on the Escambia County Farm Tour.
Coming up Sunday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we’ll take you along on the farm tour and show you some of the more interesting agriculture sites in Escambia County.
Pictured: The Escambia County Farm Tour Friday included a stop at the Gizmo Angus Farm in Molino. NorrthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Portion Of Nine Mile Road Closed Through Monday
October 12, 2012
Nine Mile Road is closed at the railroad crossing just east of Highway 29.
Nine Mile Road will be closed at the CSX railroad between Old Palafox and Chemstrand Road through 7 a.m. Monday. East and westbound traffic will be detoured using Chemstrand Road, East Ten Mile Road and Highway 29.
The work is part of a Nine Mile Road resurfacing project between Pine Cone Drive and the Escambia River Bridge. Panhandle Grading and Paving began work on the 8.4 mile project in June. Improvements include resurfacing the roadway, Americans with Disabilities Act and sidewalk upgrades, guardrail and safety improvements, minor drainage improvements and bridge joint repair.
Freshwater Shrimp To Be Harvested, Sold Saturday In Walnut Hill
October 12, 2012
Freshwater shrimp will be harvested Saturday morning at Escambia County’s only shrimp pond.
Raising freshwater shrimp in Walnut Hill was a bit of an experiment for residents Russell and Anne Kelson, and they are hoping it will be successful and expand by next year.
“They are really, really good tasting, kind of sweet” Anne Kelson said. ” Just five minutes in a pot of boiling water and they are done. There’s no iodine with that strange taste, so even people that are allergic can eat them.”
Back in May, the Kelsons stocked their pond with about 12,000 tiny Texas freshwater shrimp, and now they’ve grown to about 6-8 per pound. They will be sold for $8 per pound fresh from the harvest beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday while supplies last.
“Just bring your own cooler and load up,” she said.
The Kelson’s freshwater shrimp pond is located at the intersection of South Highway 99 and Eicher Road, about 4.5 miles south of Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
Pictured: Russell Kelson with one of his Walnut Hill freshwater shrimp. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fall Carnivals Today At Jim Allen, Molino Park (With MPES Auction List)
October 12, 2012
Fall carnivals will be held today at Molino Park and Jim Allen elementary schools.
The Jim Allen Elementary Fall Carnival will be be held from 3-6 p.m. at the school.
The Molino Park Elementary Fall Carnival will take place from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the school and will feature the following auction items:
Blue Wahoos Basket
Blue Wahoos Hat
Umbrella
Program
Mini Bat
Fan Flag
Baseball
Lanyard
Palm Tree Starter Kit
Team Photo
2013 Schedule Card
Donated by: The Blue Wahoos
Bedroom Suite
Headboard
Frame
Dresser
Mirror
Chest
Night Stand
Mattress
Box Springs
Your Choice of Size: Full, Twin or Queen
Donated By: Molino Outreach Ministries
Camo Basket
Socks
2 – Auto Mug
Hat
Heated Seat
Shirt
Vest
Knife
Other Misc. items
Donated By: Ablaze Metal Fabrication
Computer Care Package
PC Tune up
Virus Removal
General Diagnostics
Donated By: Palafox Computers
Fitness Package
1 Month Free Family Membership to Pensacourt.
1 Month Free Jenny Craig Membership
Jenny Craig Waterbottle
Jenny Craig Lunch Tote
Donated By: Individual Businesses Listed
The Man Purse
Ryobi Starter Kit
18 Volt
P206 Drill with 2 screwdrivers bits,
P501 Circular Saw with blade and wrench
18 volt Batteries, Charger, Tool Bag, and operators manual
Donated by: Home Depot
Petland Birthday Party
1 Free Birthday Party
Includes:
Party Supplies (Plates, Cups, Etc)
Decorations
Free Petland Gift Registry
1 Hour of Petland Pets Fun
2 Hours in Private Party Room
Free Printable Online Invitations
Donated by: Petland
Teacher’s Basket
Monogrammed Super Teacher T Shirt
Monogrammed Super Teacher Tote Bag
Donated by: Brandie’s Cottage
Child’s Basket
Monogrammed Peace, Love, MPE shirt
Monogrammed Peace, Love, MPE Cinch Sack
Donated by: Brandie’s Cottage
Hunters’ Pride
1 European Mount
Donated by: Vanderpol’s Taxidermy
Moms Day Out #1
Shampoo/Cut/Blow Dry at Curl Up and Dye
Mani/Pedi at Curl Up and Dye
Parafin Wax Dip at Curl Up and Dye
$35 Blooms A Million Gift Certificate
Donated By: Individual Businesses Listed
School Spirit Hair Bow Set
4.5” Stacked Boutique Bow with custom “MPES” clay center.
Piggie Bow Set
Woven Headband
8” Pony Streamer
Monkey Bow Hanger
Donated By: Love Me Knots ~ By Crystal Jackson
Diners Delight #1
$20 Smokey’s Gift Certificate
$20 Fran’s Gift Certificate
$15 Shanghai Gift Certificate
$25 Olive Garden Gift Certificate
$25 Carrabas Gift Certificate
4 Free Hash Browns at Waffle House
4 Free Waffles at Waffle House
2 Free Chicken Sandwiches at Chick Fil A
Donated By: Individual Businesses Listed
Birthday Party
Free Semi Private Party for 10 children or $175 off any other party package
Donated by: Triple Play
Diners Delight 2
$20 Smokey’s Gift Certificate
$25 Fuji Gift Certificate
$20 Fran’s Gift Certificate
$25 Carrabas Gift Certificate
3 Free Meals at Village Inn
4 Free Hash Browns at Waffle House
4 Free Waffles at Waffle House
2 Free Chicken Sandwiches at Chick Fil A
Donated By: Individual Businesses Listed
Pet Grooming
1 Free Year of Dog Grooming; 1x per month
Donated By: Mutt Hutt Kennels
TN Mountain Cabin Package
5 Day, 4 Night stay in the” Dixie Delight” cabin in the Smokey Mountains. Monday check in, Friday check out. Jan – April. Call for available dates. *Winner must pay $65 cleaning fee.
Donated by: Neal & Robyn Shenberger
Family Fun Pack
$5 Free Yogurt as So Yo, plus T Shirt.
4 Free games of Bowling at Oops Alley
4 Free Kids Night Outs at Flip Factory
4 Free junior Frosty at Wendy’s
Family night out at Dreamland Skate Center which includes 4 regular admissions, 4 regular skate rentals, 12 inch pizza and 4 cokes
Passes for Fast Eddies
Donated By: Individual Businesses Listed
Mary Kay Gift Set
Large Black Tote Bag
Denim Handbag
2 Lip Pencils w/Sharpener
4 Eye Pencils w/Sharpener
Black Drawstring Bag
1 Lip Shine
2 Eyesicles
1 Liquid Eyeliner
Large Travel Bag
Satin Hands Set
Body Lotion
Refreshing Body Gel
2 Nail Polishes
Mineral Eye Color Quad
Premium Tweeze & Sooth Kit
Donated By: Kimberly Bellard, Mary Kay Consultant
All About Dad
Free Men’s Cut at Coles Barber Shop
$100 Academy Gift Card
Stihl T Shirt from A-1 Accessories
Camo SCAG T Shirt from A-1 Accessories
SCAG Hat from A-1 Accessories
Glock Hat from Mike’s Gun Shop
Hat from Tractor Supply
Donated By: Individual Businesses Listed
Moms Day Out #2
Hair Cut from Cutting Point
Redken Beauty Kit from Cutting Point
2 Weeks Free Tanning at Bronze Connection
Avon Gift Set from Debbie Lavalle, Avon Rep
$50 Beauticontrol Gift Certificate plus Head Massager & samples from Candy McGahan, Beauticontrol Rep
Donated By: Individual Businesses Listed
Pensacola Interstate Fair Fun Pack
2 VIP Season Passes
10 One Time free pass entries
Donated by: Pensacola Interstate Fair
Photo Package #1
1 Free Mini Session
Includes 30-45 images on fully edited CD w/copyright release. Location of your choice within the Pensacola/Molino Area
Donated by: 1231 Photography
Photo Package #2
50% off of One Regular Session
Includes 60-75 images on fully edited CD w/copyright release. Location of your choice within the Pensacola/Molino Area
Donated by: 1231 Photography
Framed Photography Piece
Framed Nature Photography Piece
Donated By: Candy McGahan
Bowfishing Trip
6 Hour Saltwater BowFishing trip
Handtowel
Koozie
3 Decals
Donated By: Zollie Linton, Bowfishing Association of Florida
Scentsy Basket
Scentsy Plug In Warmer
Lemons & Berries Bar
Lemons & Berries Room Spray
Lucky In Love Car Scent
Donated By: Kitty Jones, Scentsy
NorthEscambia.com Advertising Package
1 Month of Advertising (worth $450) on NorthEscambia.com. Restrictions may apply. Ads subject to approval. (No political ads.)
Donated By: NorthEscambia.com
Other Donations were made by:
Scrap, Inc.
Brown Family
Creative Metal
Holland Farms
Beach Berry Yogurt
Jimmy’s Grill
Gateway Lighting
A-1 Accessories
Jones Family
Mike’s Gun Shop
Roads Inc.
Outpost Rentals
Gulf Atlantic Constructors
Kings Beauty
Barnes & Noble
American Lube Fast
Tom Thumb Food Stores
Winn Dixie
Hibbett Sports
Cox Communications
Sams Club
Wendys Restaurants
Sam’s Fun City