Learn To Preserve Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Workshop
July 30, 2011
Due to an overwhelming response, Escambia County Extension and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences present another “Preserving the Essence of Summer Food Preservation Workshop.”
The workshop is on Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m. until noon, at the Langley Bell 4-H Center, 4810 W. Nine Mile Road.
Organizers say it is easy to preserve your juicy, ripe, fresh fruits and vegetables, and home canning is a wonderful way to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden or the local farmers’ market.
The workshop will teach the simple ways to save the season’s bountiful harvest and capture the fresh flavors of summer. The cost is only $5, but you must pre-register to ensure adequate supplies.
To register or get more information, please contact Colethia Lewis, Escambia Extension, at (850) 475-5230 or colethia@ufl.edu.
Century Turns Out To Give Blood
July 29, 2011
Several Century area residents turned out at a town-sponsored blood drive Thursday afternoon.
“We always give,” said Paula Hammond as she arrived with friend Cheryl Stacey as the Northwest Florida Blood Services Bloodmobile opened for donors at the Century Town Hall.
Century Street Superintendent Larry Murphy was among those that turned out, donating in honor of his brother.
The blood drive netted 15 donors, according organizers, toward a critical need for blood in the area.
Pictured top: Kelvin “Batman” Hyman (left) and Cesar Gonzalez during a blood drive Thursday afternoon in Century. Pictured inset: Cheryl Stacey (left) and Paula Hammond were among the donors. Pictured below: Street Superintendent Larry Murphy donated in honor of his brother. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Mission Molino
July 28, 2011
There’s a group of youth in Molino that are on a mission this week.
The youth from Highland Baptist Church have been joined by youth from Friendship Baptist Church from Cleburne, Texas, for “Mission Molino”.
Monday, about 60 youth along with adult volunteers worked to paint and do yard work for eight widows in Molino. Tuesday, they headed to Pensacola Beach to pass out water bottles and Salvation bracelets. During the remainder of the week, they will volunteer at the Florida Baptist Children’s Home and create activity packs for children at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured above: Youth involved in Mission Molino did yard work for eight widows on Monday. Pictured below: The students took part in a Mission Molino project on Pensacola Beach. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Aldersgate UMC Shake It Up Café VBS
July 26, 2011
The “Shake It Up Café” Vacation Bible School is underway this week at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino.
The VBS is open to children ages 3 through the fifth grade from 5:30 until 8:30 nightly through Friday. Dinner is served each evening.
“At Shake It Up Café, everyone will enjoy a kid-friendly café full of chef’s hats and aprons, pots and pans, checkered tablecloths, and chalkboard menus,” said Sandra Greenwell, Aldersgate’s VBS director. “We will explore the Bible as a cookbook filled with recipes for living out God’s Word.”
For more photos from the Aldersgate United Methodist Church VBS, click here.
Pictured above and below: VBS at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Do you have news or photos you would like to share from your church? Email news@northescambia.com
Gudell, Amerson To Wed
July 24, 2011
Mr and Mrs Floyd Gudell of Molino announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Layla Ann Gudell, to Brian Matthew Amerson, son of Mr and Mrs Rick Amerson of Century.
Both are graduates of Northview High School and Mr. Amerson is a graduate of Pensacola State College. Ms. Gudell is currently attending PSC.
The ceremony will take place at The Barkley House on July 30, 2011.
Birth: Lillie Marie Murphy
July 24, 2011
Willie and Christina Murphy of Pensacola are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lillie Marie Murphy.
Lillie came into the world on July 8, 2011, at 11:53 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Paternal grandparents are Wanda Pittman Murphy and Gary Sunday of Pensacola. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Mary Freeman of Walnut Hill.
Featured Recipes: Mexican Sausage Pizza, Sausage Mushroom Calzone
July 24, 2011
A busy life does have to put a damper on dinner plans with these two simple recipes — Mexican Sausage Pizza and Sausage and Mushroom Calzone.
(Scroll down to see both recipes.)
Mexican Sausage Pizza
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes 4 servings
1 pound roll sausage (can use hot)
3 cups baking mix
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup minced cilantro
2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Sour cream (optional)
Salsa (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In medium skillet over medium heat crumble and cook sausage until brown. Cool.
In large bowl, combine baking mix, cheddar cheese and cooked sausage. Stir in 5 or 6 tablespoons water to form a dough. Pat out into a thin layer on a large baking sheet or pizza pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until light brown.
Spread crust with refried beans. Top with onions, tomato, cilantro and cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Sausage and Mushroom Calzone
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings
1 pound Italian sausage
1 pound loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 jar sliced mushrooms, drained (4 ounces)
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In large skillet, crumble and cook sausage until browned. Set aside.
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12- to 14-inch rectangle. Cut into 4 pieces.
Top half of each rectangle with sauce, sausage, mushrooms and cheese. Fold dough over to enclose. Crimp around edges with a fork. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at for 20 – 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Chemstand, Solutia, Monsanto, Ascend Retirees To Hold Reunion
July 23, 2011
Retirees from Chemstrand, Monsanto, Solutia and Ascend Performance Materials will hold a reunion on August 13.
The reunion will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Marcus Point Baptist Church at 6205 North W Street.
Hundreds of retirees and their guests are expected to attend the event. A lunch with fried fish or pulled pork will be available for $8. For a lunch reservation, mail a check to Sherry Smith at PMB 133, 40 West Nine Mile Road No. 2, Pensacola, FL 3253 by August 1. There will also be door prizes, including six prizes of $50 and one grand prize of $500.
For more information, contact Seldon Pierce at (850) 968-9344 or Sherry Smith at (850) 478-7330.
Weekend Gardening: Seeing Spots On Your Crape Myrtles Can Be A Problem
July 23, 2011
As the heat and humidity increases in Northwest Florida, expect to see some diseases appear in the landscape. One problem that is popping up on crape myrtles is Cercospora leaf spot. While not a deadly problem, it can greatly detract from the beauty of crape myrtles.
The initial symptom on crape myrtles is the appearance of tan to dark brown spots randomly scattered on yellow to red discolored leaves. The spots develop first on the lower leaves and progress upward in the canopy. Spots will continue to develop from mid-summer through fall. The color change is due to the production of a toxin by the fungal pathogen.
Infected leaves will drop prematurely and serve as a source to spread the pathogen causing further disease development. As the summer progresses, many infected trees will have dropped all but the newest leaves.
Older varieties of crape myrtles are more susceptible to this disease than newer varieties. The crape myrtle varieties most tolerant to Cercospora leaf spot are Natchez, Muskogee, Basham’s Party Pink, Sioux and Tonto.
Long term, this disease is not detrimental to a tree, although it will slow down growth on younger plants. Plants growing in conditions that are not ideal will be more affected by the leaf spot disease.
The best control is selecting a planting site with good air circulation so that the foliage will dry quickly. Thinning interior branches will also promote air flow.
The use of fungicides to control this disease has not been very effective because they would have to be applied repeatedly on a regular basis throughout the growing season. If used, fungicide applications should be started in early summer when the spots are first noticed and continued at one to two week intervals when the weather is warm and wet. Consult your local Extension office for fungicide recommendations.
As always, be sure to read and follow all label directions. Fungicides can be classified by how they work on the fungus or how they work on the plant. Products that work in a similar way on fungi have the same mode of action (also referred to as chemical family or class).
Contact fungicides are sprayed onto plants and act as a protective barrier from pathogen infection. They prevent infections from occurring when applied before symptoms are visible, but infections that have already occurred will continue to develop.
Systemic fungicides move into the plant, but movement inside the plant is limited. The vast majority of fungicides only move upward in the plant vasculature, but not down. Some fungicides only move locally into the plant part treated. Some systemic products exhibit curative action, which means the disease is stopped during its development. For managing fungicide resistance, products with different modes of action should be used in rotations.
Since this disease will result in early defoliation or the loss of leaves, it is critical to practice good sanitation. Raking and destroying fallen leaves should be a routine practice in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
For more information, contact Theresa Friday at 850-623-3868 or email tlfriday@ufl.edu. Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.
Print School Supply Lists
July 22, 2011
School starts Monday, August 22 in Escambia County. Here are the school supply lists from each elementary school and middle school in the county.
(High schools typically do not have a general supply list. Students are advised of their supply needs in each class.)
North Escambia Area Schools:
- Bratt Elementary
- Byrneville Elementary
- Jim Allen Elementary
- Molino Park Elementary
- Ernest Ward Middle
- Ransom Middle
Complete Escambia County Lists:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- Bellview Elementary
- Beulah Elementary
- Blue Angels Elementary
- Bratt Elementary
- Brentwood Elementary
- Byrneville Elementary
- Cook Elementary
- Cordova Park Elementary
- Ensley Elementary
- Ferry Pass Elementary
- Global Learning Academy
- Hellen Caro Elementary
- Holm Elementary
- Jim Allen Elementary
- Lincoln Park Elementary
- Lipscomb Elementary
- Longleaf Elementary
- McArthur Elementary
- McMillan Pre-K
- Molino Park Elementary
- Montclair Elementary
- Myrtle Grove Elementary
- Navy Point Elementary
- Oakcrest Elementary
- Pine Meadow Elementary
- Pleasant Grove Elementary
- Scenic Heights Elementary
- Semmes Elementary
- Sherwood Elementary
- Suter Elementary
- Warrington Elementary
- Weis Elementary
- West Pensacola Elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOLS