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
Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday In Atmore
October 11, 2012
There will be a free drive-thru flu clinic at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore on Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Escambia County, Alabama, residents can receive a free (flu) shot without leaving their automobile. In addition to providing flu shots to residents, the clinic will serve as an exercise to test emergency protocols for events that would require mass vaccination.
Flu outbreaks generally occur from November to March in Alabama. The symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and fatigue. For most people the flu lasts only a few days, but for others it can lead to pneumonia and other breathing problems. It can cause fever and seizures in children.
In addition to getting a flu shot, the public is reminded to follow basic infection control measures. These include covering the mouth when coughing and frequent hand washing.
The flu clinic is being held by the Escambia County Health Department with support from the City of Atmore, the Atmore office of the American Red Cross, the Escambia County (AL) EMA and other local organizations.
Editor’s note: This free clinic is for residents of Escambia County in Alabama only. Residents of Escambia County in Florida are not eligible.
In Hot Pursuit 5K Set For Saturday, October 20
October 9, 2012
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Fifth Annual ‘In Hot Pursuit’ 5K will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday October 20 on Pensacola Beach.
Proceeds from the race will go to support the Florida Sheriff’s Association Youth Ranches, an organization dedicated to the prevention of juvenile delinquency and the production of strong, lawful and productive citizens for our community. There will be a fun beach course (beginning at Casino Beach), great prizes, long sleeved t-shirts, red beans and rice at the finish and medals for the winners.
Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for children. Day of the race registration is $25. Register online at active.com or download a race form at escambiaso.com. Packet Pick-up (and registration) will take place at Running Wild at 3012 E. Cervantes Street on October 18 and 19 from 4-7 p.m.
EWMS Book Fair Open To Public Thursday
October 9, 2012
A Scholastic Book Fair is going on this week at Ernest Ward Middle School, and there will be chance for the public and community to shop Thursday evening.
The book fair will continue through October 12, with students attending during pre-assigned times. The book fair will be open for parents and community members Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
Pictured: Students show the Scholastic Book Fair Monday at Ernest Ward Middle School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cool Weather Continues
October 8, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Final Day To Register To Vote In November General Election
October 8, 2012
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open extended hours – until 7:00 p.m. – on Tuesday to accommodate citizens who wish to register to vote for the upcoming General Election. October 9 is the last day to register before the November 6 election. A
Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election. New registrations and party changes must be completed or postmarked no later than October 9 in order for them to be effective for the general election. Address updates, signature updates, party changes, and other changes can be made after the books close. If you are unsure of your registration status, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click “Am I Registered?”, or call 595-3900.
Escambia County citizens have several ways to register or update their record:
Online/By Mail: Visit EscambiaVotes.com and complete, print, and sign the online application. Be sure to include a valid Florida Driver’s License number, a valid Florida ID number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number in the appropriate space. Completed applications must be received no later than October 9 to: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591-2601. Or, take the completed application to the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola. Also, to have a form mailed to you, call (595-3900) or e-mail the Elections Office (soe@escambiavotes.com).
In Person: You can register at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola, at any Florida Driver’s License Office, and several other governmental offices and public assistance centers. Registration forms are also available to pick up at many locations countywide. For a complete list of locations throughout Escambia County, visit EscambiaVotes.com or call or e-mail the Elections Office.
For voters who wish to cast a ballot by mail (an absentee ballot), go to EscambiaVotes.com and complete the online request form, or call or e-mail the elections office. Early voting begins October 27 at several locations throughout Escambia County.
Fall Like: Sunny Day, About 50 Sunday Night
October 7, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.