Molino Park Carnival Today (With Auction Item List)
October 14, 2011
The annual Molino Park Elementary School Fall Carnival is Friday, and that means it is time for the carnival’s popular auctions.
The event will take place from 4 until 7:30 p.m. at the school, featuring games, food, entertainment and much more. Everyone is welcome to attend for great family fun.
This year’s auction items will include:
Dental Care Package
1 Sonic Care Toothbrush
Donated by: Sonic Care Representative
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
Ready for the Hunt
Otis Panoply Cleaning Patches
Otis All Purpose Receiver Brushes
Mike’s Outdoors Camouflage Hat
Ol’ Tom Tri-Air Seat Camouflage
Donated by: Mike’s Outdoors
Skating Party
1 Free Birthday Party
Donated by: Dreamland Skating Center
White Smiles
Professional Whitening Kit
Donated by: Dr. Stavely
Waffle House Gift Basket
Donated by: Waffle House Hwy 29
Diners Delight #1
2 Luncheon Specials plus beverage at Smokey’s
$25 Carrabbas Gift Certificate
$25 Bonefish Grill Gift Certificate
$5 Fran’s Gift Certificate
4 Free Hash browns or beverage at Waffle House
4 Free Waffles at Waffle House
4 Free Spicy Chicken Sandwiches at Chick Fil A
Birthday Party
Free Semi Private Party for 10 children or $175 off any other party package
Donated by: Triple Play
Diners Delight 2
2 Luncheon Specials plus beverage at Smokey’s
$25 Carrabbas Gift Certificate
Chili’s Dinner for 2
$5 Fran’s Gift Certificate
4 Free Hash browns or beverage at Waffle House
4 Free Waffles at Waffle House
4 Free Spicy Chicken Sandwiches at Chick Fil A
Miche Purse
Classic Miche Base Bag with Custom Pensacola Beach Shell
Donated by: Miche Bag Gulf Coast
Cooler
Igloo 150 quart White Cooler
Donated by: Academy Sports
Hunters’ Pride
1 Deer Head Mount
(plaque not included)
Donated by: Vanderpol’s Taxidermy
Resort Package
2 Night Stay in any 1 Bedroom condo of your choice from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Panama City Beach, Florida
Donated by: Resort Quest
Family Fun Pack
4 Mini Golf Package Passes at Batter’s Box
8 Free games of Bowling at Deluna Lanes
4 Frozen drinks tokens at Tom Thumb
4 Free junior Frosty at Wendy’s
Family night out at Dreamland Skate Center which includes 5 regular admissions , 5 regular skate rentals, 12 inch pizza and 5 cokes
10 Free ride tickets at Fast Eddie’s
10 Free Fast Bucks at Fast Eddie’s
Grocery Pack
$100 Grocery Advantage Gift Certificate
Donated by: Grocery Advantage
Pet Package
1 Lupine 6”-9” adjustable collar and leash
Science Diet and Coat Dog Treats
3 Weekend night stay at Molino Pet Lodge with bath
1 Large metal animal waste collector
2 dog and cat toys
Golf Package
2 18 Holes with cart at Champion Golf Course
4 Complimentary rounds of golf at Cypress Lakes Golf Club
Moms Day Out
Shampoo/Cut/Blow Dry at Curl Up and Dye
Mani/Pedi at Curl Up and Dye
$25 Target Gift Card
$10 Blossom’s Gift Certificate
Two Weeks free Tanning at Bronze Connection
Anniversary Package
$25 Cake Shop Gift Certificate
$25 Target Gift Card
$25 Blossom Gift Certificate
1 Manicure and Pedicure at Bronze Connection
Fair Fun Pack
3 VIP Season Pass at Pensacola Interstate Fair
10 One Time free pass entry
Donated by: Pensacola Interstate Fair
Photo Package
1 Free Photo Shoot
Free 8×10
Free Disc of photos from shoot
Donated by: Candy McGahan
Framed Artwork
Auburn National Championship Framed Artwork
Donated by: D & E Custom Framing and Sports Art
Pictured: Scenes from last year’s Fall Carnival at Molino Park Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Meagan Wilburn Funeral Services Announced
October 13, 2011
Funeral arrangements have announced for Meagan Wilburn, the nine-year old Bratt Elementary student who died Tuesday after an ATV accident in Walnut Hill.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at the Dry Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
A fund as been established to help the family with funeral expenses. [Read more...]
For the complete obituary, click here.
Front Bringing Slightly Cooler Temps
October 13, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
- Tuesday Night: Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Century To Elect Mayor, Two Council Members Today
October 11, 2011
It’s election day in Century, with the office of mayor and two council seats on the ballot. Polls are open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
There are 1,026 voters qualified to vote in today’s election. Polls are open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. For voting information, click here.
Mayor
Incumbent Freddie W. McCall was elected to the Century Town Council in 2004 and was elected to his first term as mayor in 2007.
“We’ve just come so far in four years, and there’s work to be completed,” McCall said. “There are lots of things in the works. I just feel like we are on the brink of good things happening and getting some industry in Century.”
Challenger Henry J. Hawkins was first elected to the town council in 2006. He ran again in 2010, but was defeated 174-144 by political newcomer Jacke Johnston in during a 2010 runoff.
“I want to make a change for the good in Century,” Hawkins said. “There’s an old saying that if you want to make a change, it has to begin with you. I want to be the one to make that change.”
Council Seat 1
Incumbent Ann C. Brooks was first elected to the Century Town Council in 2007. Brooks, who is a certified public accountant, has served as council president for four years.
“My vision for Century is to see it become a town that its citizens take pride in. During my four years in office, the council and mayor have worked with code enforcement to clean up Century and get rid of dilapidated buildings that gave our town a bad image,” Brooks said. “We have also undertaken a major road repaving project. Century looks better today than it has in many years. We all want to attract healthy businesses to our town, but I think the first step is for us to each do our part to make our town a place that they would want to relocate to.”
Political newcomer Pamela MacArthur has lived in Century for about 20 years. She is a retired certified nursing assistant.
“I want to be a help to the community,” she said. “We can make Century a better place and have unity.”
Council Seat 2
Incumbent Annie Carter Savage was appointed to the Century Town Council effective August 1, 2011, to serve the remainder of the term of Nadine McCaw who passed away on July 7. Last year, Savage ran an unsuccessful campaign for Seat 5, defeated by current council member Sandra McMurray Jackson.
Seat 2 challenger Evelyn Hammond is no stranger to politics in Century. She served as a council member before being elected mayor in 2004. She ran for mayor again in 2007, but was defeated by current mayor Freddie McCall. In 2009, the Florida Commission on Ethics publicly censured and reprimanded Hammond, finding that she misused her position to retaliate against Century Little League and its president when that organization failed to hire her son as chief umpire. She was also fined $3,000 by the ethics commission. The complaint was filed by current council members Annie Savage and Ann Brooks along with Nolan Wilson.
Century Election: What You Need To Know To Vote Today, Sample Ballot
October 11, 2011
Here’s what you need to know to vote in today’s Primary Election in Century:
- Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The only precinct is located at the Century Town Hall. Only registered voters that reside within the town limits of Century are eligible to vote.
- You must present photo and signature identification. Acceptable forms of identification are: Florida Driver’s License, Florida ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, U.S. Passport, Debit/Credit Card, Military ID, Student ID, Retirement Center ID, Neighborhood Association ID, and Public Assistance ID. If you fail to present proper identification at the polls, you must vote a provisional ballot.
- You are not required to present your voter identification card in order to vote.
- To vote on a paper ballot, completely darken the oval to the left of the your choice.
- There is at least one touchscreen machine available. While primarily intended for persons will disabilities, any voter may choose to vote on the touchscreen. It has an audio ballot feature.
- You may vote if you are still in line at 7:00 p.m.
- You have the right to ask for assistance in voting.
- You can receive up to two replacement ballots if you make a mistake.
- If your registration or identity is questions, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot.
- You have the right to written instructions on how to vote, and, upon request, oral instructions by elections officers or any other person.
For a sample ballot, click here. For information about the candidates, click here.
NorthEscambia.com will have election results tonight and complete coverage Wednesday morning.
Molino Christmas Parade Planning Meeting Tonight
October 11, 2011
A planning meeting for the annual Molino Christmas Parade will be held at 6:30 tonight.
Organizers are looking for help to plan the event from any civic group, church, club, business or family in the Molino area. The parade planning meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Fran’s Diner on Highway 29 in Molino.
Sponsored by the Molino Recreation Association, proceeds from the parade are used to benefit needy children in the Molino area during the Christmas season.
For more information, call Jayson at (850) 587-2825.
Pictured: Scenes from last year’s Molino Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Rain Possible
October 10, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Low Brings Increasing Rain Chances
October 9, 2011
A developing low pressure system will increase our chances of rain into next week. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a east wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Columbus Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 15 mph.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tonight: Sesame Street Grows Hope Against Hunger
October 9, 2011
Sunday night at 7:00, WSRE TV 23 will present “Growing Hope Against Hunger”, a program by Sesame Workshop featuring Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley and the Sesame Street Muppets. This one-hour special raises awareness of the widespread issue of hunger in the United States. It provides simple, empowering strategies to families who aren’t sure where their next meal will come from — and to others who want to help.
“Growing Hope Against Hunger” speaks to both children and adults with a story that celebrates the importance of community as everyone works to help one another.
The Sesame Street friends are collecting foods at a food drive and a community garden and meet Lily, a new character whose family has an ongoing struggle with hunger. Together, Lily’s family finds strength in helping others who are experiencing similar circumstances. Through animations and songs, the Sesame characters understand what Lily is going through and how their simple actions, such as planting a seed, can make a world of difference. Finally, documentary stories present children’s perspectives on food insecurity and illuminate the impact hunger has on families.
Locally, WSRE is providing shopping lists, family tip sheets, strategies to help stretch a dollar and available resources for families with children who struggle with hunger — all available for download from www.wsre.org.
Pictured top: Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Chris, and the Sesame Street Muppets discuss hunger. Pictured inset: Grover donates canned food. Pictured below: Rosita, Elmo, and Lily learn about growing food in a community garden. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk Is Saturday Morning
October 7, 2011
The Second Annual Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is 8:30 Saturday morning at Northview High School.
Awards will be broken down to each grade level for males and females, as well as awards for adult, master and grand master. For a registration form and more details, click here. Late registrations will be accepted Saturday morning.
Over 140 runners and walkers took part in last year’s Chief Challenge.
The Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com, Pepsi and Atmore Family Medicine.
Pictured: Over 140 runners and walkers took part in last year’s Chief Challenge at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
