Volunteer Sought For Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission
November 23, 2018
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission, or PEDC.
Escambia County residents interested in serving on the PEDC are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by the close of business on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Resumes should be submitted to Judy Witterstaeter, Agenda Program Coordinator, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 1591, Pensacola, FL 32502 or emailed to jhwitter@myescambia.com.
The duties of the PEDC are to actively seek new industry for the area and to promote expansion of existing industries. It is responsible for promoting and developing industrial parks and promoting tourism and convention activities for the Escambia County area.
Cantonment Rotary Provides Thanksgiving Meals For Nearly 1,000 People
November 22, 2018
Nearly 1,000 people can enjoy a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to the Cantonment Rotary Club.
Wednesday the club distributed everything for a turkey meal to 168 families — about 950 people in the North Escambia area, including Quintette and Carver Park. The recipients were chosen with the help of local school guidance counselors who helped identify families that might need a little help this time of year.
“We would never have been able to impact the number of families and especially the number of young people without the enthusiastic support of the administrations and guidance counselors of our seven partner schools – Lipscomb Elementary, McArthur Elementary, Pine Meadow Elementary, Jim Allen Elementary, Kingsfield Elementary, Ransom Middle, and Tate High. We truly appreciate how their partnership allows us to make our community a better place to live,” said Kevin Howell, Cantonment Rotary Thanksgiving project chair.
The Cantonment Rotary Club Thanksgiving project continues to grow. Last year, the club delivered meals to 545 people.
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Miracle League Holds Annual Turkey Fry
November 22, 2018
The Miracle League of Pensacola held their annual turkey fry fundraiser Wednesday at their park on East Nine Mile Road.
Volunteers with the Miracle League spent their day frying turkeys for a minimum donation, with all of the proceeds going to benefit the Miracle League.
The Miracle League provides physically and mentally challenged children a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field – just like other kids. MLP offers a unique and memorable opportunity these children would not otherwise have. It is a place where every player plays, every player hits, every player gets on base, every player scores, and every player wins – every inning.
Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Branch Library Holds Thanksgiving Coloring Contest
November 22, 2018
The Molino Branch Library held a Thanksgiving coloring contest, with winners receiving art supplies. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview, Ernest Ward Cheerleaders March In Disney Thanksgiving Parade
November 22, 2018
Cheerleaders from Northview High School and Ernest Ward Middle School marched in the Disney World Thanksgiving Parade in Orlando.
Each was named All-American and earned the opportunity during UCA cheerleader camp held during the summer.
They are Sarah Bailey, Chloe Criswell, Carsyn Dortch, Emma Gilmore, Jamison Gilman, Leah Hetrick, Sarah Hetrick, Taylor McMinn, , Madison Peterson and Leila Sanders. Zakayla Smith was also named an All-American cheerleader but unable to attend.
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Busiest Travel Weekend In 13 Years Predicted
November 22, 2018
AAA projects 54.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 4.8 percent increase over last year.
The 2018 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving travel volume in more than a dozen years (since 2005), with 2.5 million more people taking to the nation’s roads, skies, rails and waterways compared with last year. For the 48.5 million Americans planning a Thanksgiving road trip, INRIX, a global mobility analytics company, predicts travel times in the most congested cities in the U.S. could be as much as four times longer than a normal trip.
The vast majority of travelers – 48.5 million – will hit the road this Thanksgiving, nearly 5 percent more than last year.
The average price of a gallon of gas Wednesday night in Escambia County was $2.57, higher than $2.38 on year ago but down about 20 cents from one month ago.
The Thanksgiving holiday period is defined as Wednesday, November 21 to Sunday, November 25.
Four Northview Cheerleaders In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 21, 2018
Four Northview High School cheerleaders will march in Thursday’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
They are Shelby Bashore, Ashlan Harigel, Kherstin Johnson and Cloe Smith. Each auditioned for the opportunity back in July with Spirit of America.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a New York City tradition since 1924, attracting more than 3.5 million people to the streets of Manhattan every year. Record breaking freezing temperatures are expected for this year’s parade, the first below freezing temperatures at parade time since 1907.
The parade will air locally on NBC 15 from 9 a.m. until noon. It will also be streamed live on Verizon’s YouTube channel and at nbc.com/live (with a TV provider login).
Pictured top: Northview cheerleaders Cloe Smith, Ashlan Harigel, Kherstin Johnson and Shelby Bashore in New York. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Woman Charged With Attempting To Kidnap Child From Store
November 21, 2018
A Walnut Hill woman was charged with allegedly attempting to kidnap a child from an Escambia County store.
Shivoyer Monee English, age 37 of Cypress Street, allegedly lured a 2-year old child to her using a stuffed animal Tuesday at the Dollar General store at T and Cervantes streets. When the child approached, English grabbed the child’s wrists and tried to exit the store, according to Pensacola Police.
The mother stopped her and called 911.
English was charged with felony attempted kidnapping and possession of marijuana. She remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday with bond set at $51,000.
Escambia’s Legislative Funding Wish List Includes Muscogee Road, Beulah Interchange, Pine Forest Road
November 21, 2018
The Escambia County Commission has prioritized their requests to be submitted to the Florida Legislature for possible funding.
The commission prioritized four requests, in no particular order:
- Muscogee Road Widening and Drainage Project
- Beulah / I‐10 Interchange / US 29 Connector Project
- Pine Forest Road 4‐Laning (I‐10 to Nine Mile Road)
- West Cervantes Street / Mobile Highway Corridor Safety Improvements
Four additional requests will also be submitted:
- Estuary Program – Pensacola/Perdido, Choctawhatchee, and St. Andrew’s
- Bob Sikes Fishing Pier Rehabilitation & Pensacola Beach Blvd. Access Road Project
- Klondike Road / Wilde Lake Blvd. Widening Project
- Funding through Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) towards Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects
Each year, the Legislature requests that local agencies submit House and Senate appropriation requests for their consideration. They are typically looking for three requests from each local agency. The Legislature prefers to fund construction projects, although, in the past, design projects have also been funded.
New Escambia County Commissioners Take Oath Of Office
November 21, 2018
A new Escambia County Commissioner took the oath of office Tuesday, as another returned for a second term.
Robert Bender was sworn in as the new commissioner from District 4. He takes the seat that was held by Grover Robinson who was elected mayor of Pensacola.
Doug Underhill was sworn in for his second term as the District 2 commissioner.
District 3 Commissioner Luman May was named chairman, and Bender was named vice chairman.
Pictured: Oaths of office for commissioners Robert Bender (above) and Douglas Underhill (below). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
