Fun And Games: ‘Festival 4 The Furz’ Today In Davisville
October 16, 2010
“Festival 4 The Furz” today at the Davisville Community Center will benefit a local no-kill animal shelter.
The event will take place from from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Davisville Community Center at 10200 Highway 97. There will be live music, a dunking booth, pony rides, games, a giant water slide and bouncer, face painting, concessions stand, a doggie costume contest and pets available for adoption.
The costume contest begins at 1 p.m.; registration starts at 12:30. There will be first, second and third place prizes for the dogs and their owners. All dogs must be up to date on their rabies shot and kept on a leash at all times. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
There is no admission charged for “Festival 4 The Furz”. Tickets for the games and rides are $1, with all proceeds benefiting Kirby’s Rescue Haven, a no-kill shelter located in McDavid.
Deadline Day For Area Groups In Danger Of Losing IRS Nonprofit Status
October 15, 2010
Today is the paperwork deadline for dozens of prominent North Escambia area groups that were in danger of losing their nonprofit status from the IRS for failing to file the proper forms for three consecutive years. But one group says getting straight by today with IRS is a quick, easy process if you know how to proceed.
Groups like the chambers of commerce in Century and Jay; the fire departments in McDavid, Cantonment and Nokomis; community centers in Century, Byrneville, Davisville; and many more social, civic and charitable organizations were on a list released by the Internal Revenue Service. Many of the groups have completed the necessary paperwork since the IRS released their original list.
Across the country, about 325,000 groups have failed to comply with IRS requirements, risking their nonprofit classification. The IRS said the organizations can keep their non-profit status by filing the proper paperwork by October 15.
“It really turned out to be a pretty easy thing to do,” Margie McCall of the Century Chamber of Commerce said. “I was able to do the form in about 15 minutes.”
But McCall said she spent hours gathering documents, filling out a long and complicated form, and following instructions on the IRS website. When she was unable to find the mailing address for the form, a chamber staffer called the IRS — to find out that many small non-profits need to only fill out a short form that takes just minutes. The form, McCall said, is submitted online and provides a printable receipt in seconds. (Link: Form 990-N)
“That’s all you have to do,” she said. “I wanted all of the non-profits on your list to know that it’s not that hard.”
McCall said the Century Chamber of Commerce learned that the group was in danger of losing their non-profit status from a story first published by NorthEscambia.com in late July.
“I’m sure glad you ran that story,” said said, ” because we had no idea. We never received a letter from the IRS or anything.”
The IRS said that many non-profits may not realize that they are not in compliance with the agency’s paperwork requirements.
“Our message is simple: If you don’t have your filings up to date, now is the time to take action and get back in compliance,” Doug Shuman, IRS commissioner said in a released statement. “We’re taking these steps today to go the extra mile and help small tax-exempt groups.”
The following North Escambia area groups were on the list released by the IRS in July. May, such as the Century Chamber of Commerce, have already completed the necessary paperwork with the IRS.
Century
Byrneville Community Center Inc
Carver Community Center Association Inc
Century Area Chamber Of Commerce
Century Community Development Partnership Inc
Davisville Heritage And Historical Preservation Association Inc
Free & Accepted Masons Of Florida
International Association Of Lions Clubs
McDavid
McDavid Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
Molino
Friends Of The Northwest Branch Library Inc
Walnut Hill
McKinnonville Hunting Club Inc
North Escambia Sportsman
Cantonment
American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees
Camden Academy Alumni Association Inc
Cantonment Baseball Club
Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
Coalition Of Professional Employees Incorporated
Diamond Aces Inc
French International Mission Inc
Global Vision Ministries Inc
Pensacola Press Club Inc
PTA Florida Congress
Quintette Community Park Inc
SWM Community Development Inc
Atmore
Atmore Council Of Fine Arts
Atmore Drug Abuse Community Education Foundation
Atmore Rotary Clubs Academic All Star Program
Community Hunting Club
D C Restoration Inc
E&B Youth And Outreach Center Inc
Escambia Allied Community Health Service Inc
Free & Accepted Masons Prince Hall Gr Mst Conf Americaeureka Ldg 953
Free & Accepted Masons Prince Hall Grand Masters Conf Of America
Free & Accepted Masons Prince Hall Grand Masters Conf Of America
Growing Tots Inc
Leadership Atmore
New Beginning Outreach Programs
Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Order Of The Eastern Star
Rotary International
Servants Of The Father Ministries
Sullivan Cemetery
The Junior Service League Of Atmore
Flomaton
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
Flomaton Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc
Travelers Rest Cemetery Association
Turtle Point Foundation
Jay
Jay Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc
Jay Historical Society
Jay Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Milton Baseball
Moore Creek Hunting Club Inc
North Santa Rosa-Escambia Development Council Inc
Panhandle Outlaws
Santa Rosa Pest Management Association Inc
For more information, see the IRS website.
Pictured top: Margie McCall of the Century Chamber of Commerce. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview, Freeport To Battle For District Lead
October 15, 2010
Tonight will be a battle for the top in FHSAA District 1-A as the Northview Chiefs are on the road against the Bulldogs of Freeport. The Chiefs are the only District 1-A team that is undefeated overall, but the Chiefs and the Bulldogs are both 4-0 in district play. Vernon is 4-1 in district play.
The other North Escambia area team in District 1-A is the Jay. The Royals (0-5, 0-4) are hoping for a homecoming win over South Walton.
Cooler Fall Weather
October 15, 2010
Cooler fall weather has arrived, with overnight lows dipping into the lower 40’s.
Here is your official North Escambia rain-free forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tonight’s Prep Football
October 15, 2010
Here is a schedule of area prep football games tonight in the North Escambia area.
Remember, if you are attending a game, we encourage you to email us scores, stats and/or photos tonight to news@northescambia.com.
Florida
Northview at Freeport
Brother Martin at Tate
South Walton at Jay
Choctawhatchee at West Florida
Gulf Breeze at Washington
J.R. Arnold at Pensacola
Escambia at Catholic
James Rickards at Pace
Crestview at Milton
Alabama
Flomaton at Millry
Jackson at Escambia County (Atmore)
T.R. Miller at Trinity Presbyterian
Thomasville at W.S. Neal
Wilcox at Escambia Academy
Auction Planned For Friday’s Molino Park Carnival (With Item List)
October 14, 2010
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 4-8 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:
Photography Package
One free photo session, no sitting fee, 1 free 8×10, 10% off all other prints. Donated by: Amanda Leatherberry
Hunting trip
Free Friday and Saturday hunting trip to “A Few More Dollars” private hunting camp located in Repton, AL (overnight stay options). Donated by: Brian Morris
Handmade porch swing
Hand-crafted wood porch swing with cup holders. Donated by: Gene Vardeman.
Smoke ‘n grill
Charcoal Smoker & grill. Donated by: Sports Academy.
Toy Camero
Silver remote control toy Camero with rechargeable battery. Donated By: Walnut Hill Farm Supply
Resort package
Includes: 2 night stay in a 2 bedroom unit at one of many deluxe condominiums from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Panama City Beach, Florida. All located on the Gulf Coast. A 10% off Alvin’s Island gift card. Donated by: Resort Quest
Shopping package
Includes: $100 Grocery Advantage gift card; $25 Sam’s Club gift card, plus two $10 Winn Dixie gift cards
Bird feeder
3-d Dragonfly bird feeder by Heath. Donated By: Walnut Hill Farm Supply
Womens package
A Miche purse, one week tanning, free eyebrow wax, free manicure. Donated by: Rene Jones (Miche), The Bronze Connection
NorthEscambia.com advertising
Receive one month of NorthEscambia.com advertising valued at $300. Can be used by a business, or donated to your favorite church or charity.
The hunter’s package
One free deer processing, one free European skull mount, Mike’s Outdoor Sports $25 gift card, twp 50 lb bags of SMS Deer Mix, two 40 lb bags of apple deer corn, ammo box. Donated by: Vanderpol Taxidermy, Mike’s Outdoor Sports, and Southern Mill and Supply
Diner’s delight
$50 Applebee’s gift card, $25 Bonefish Grill gift card, $20 Carrabba’s gift card, $15 Scenic Cafe gift card, Dinner for two at the Alabama Wing House
Anniversary package
$100 Premier jewelry certificate, $45 Carrabba’s gift card, one free dozen roses, $20 Cake Shop gift card. Donated by: Liz Mulcahy (Premier), Cabbabba’s, Blossom’s. and The Cake Shop
Family fun package
$30 Dreamland Skate Center gift card, four free skate passes, Sam’s Fun City Wristband, four family track go-kart rides, four games funtastic mini-golf, four free games of bowling, two -free kid’s night out at the Flip Factory, and two free riding lessons at Pensacola Riding Center. Donated by: Dreamland Skate Center, Sam’s Fun City, Fast Eddies, Flip Factory, Deluna Lanes, and Pensacola Riding Center
Spa basket
Donated by: Candy McGahan
Horse lovers package
One gently used buck-stitch small pony saddle, one handcrafted large black horse halter with matching lead, purple braided nose band, purchased from Southern Mill
& Feed in Molino, handcrafted by Miss Molly. Donated by: His for Him Ministry. Package value: $65.
Pictured above: Just a few of the auction items at last year’s Molino Park Elementary School Fall Carnival. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tuesday Showers Possible; Hurricane Paula Churns
October 12, 2010
A passing weather system will bring a chance of showers today and tonight. Any rain will be widespread, with not everyone getting wet. The showers will usher in slightly cooler temperatures.
The tropics are active once again with Hurricane Paula. Complete details are in the graphic above.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Fire Weather Warning Issued
October 10, 2010
Fire Weather Warning
Statement as of 2:26 PM CDT on October 10, 2010
…Red flag warning remains in effect until 6 PM CDT this
evening for the western Florida Panhandle due to the risk of
long duration of low relative humidity below 35 percent…
…Red flag warning in effect from noon to 6 PM CDT Monday
for the western Florida Panhandle due to the risk of long
duration of low relative humidity below 35 percent…
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a red flag
warning…which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CDT Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. A red flag warning
remains in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening.
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now…or will shortly. A combination of low relative
humidity…and warm temperatures will bring high risk of rapid fire
growth.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now…or will shortly. A combination of low relative
humidity…and warm temperatures will bring a high risk of rapid fire
growth.
Weather: Sunny And Dry
October 10, 2010
Our weather forecast for the week is the same old story — sunny and dry. Temperatures will moderate by the end of the week, and there is only a small chance of rain from a passing cold front.
A few afternoon showers are possible as the cold front passes Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Today’s College Football TV Schedule
October 9, 2010
Here is a look at college football of interest on TV this weekend:
SEC
Tennessee (2-3, 0-2) at Georgia (1-4, 0-3)
11:21 p.m. WJTC TV 44/SEC Network/ESPN3.com
Athens, Ga. • Sanford Stadium (92,746)
Arkansas (3-1, 1-1) vs. Texas A&M (3-1)
2:30 p.m. WEAR 3/ABC Sports/ESPN3.com
Arlington, Texas • Cowboys Stadium (80,000)
Alabama (5-0, 2-0) at South Carolina (3-1, 1-1)
2:30 p.m. WKRG TV 5/ CBS Sports/CBSSports.com
Columbia, S.C. • Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250)
Eastern Michigan (0-5) at Vanderbilt (1-3, 1-1)
6 p.m. ESPNU
Nashville, Tenn. • Vanderbilt Stadium (39,773)
LSU (5-0, 3-0) at Florida (4-1, 2-1)
6:30 p.m. ESPN/ESPN3.com
Gainesville, Fla. • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (88,548)
Auburn (5-0, 2-0) at Kentucky (3-2, 0-2)
6:30 p.m. ESPN2/ESPN3.com
Lexington, Ky. • Commonwealth Stadium (67,942)
Mississippi State (3-2, 1-2) at Houston (3-1)
7 p.m. CBS College Sports
Houston, Texas • Robertson Stadium (32,000)
OPEN: Ole Miss (3-2, 1-1)
Other:
Boston at North Carolina
11 a.m. WFNA TV 55
Pittsburgh at Notre Dame
2:30 p.m. WPMI TV 15/NBC
Florida State at Miami
7 p.m. WEAR 3/ABC Sports