Vendors Needed For Quintette Park May Day Celebration
May 11, 2015
The Quintette Park Association is planning for their annual May Day festivities later this month, and they are looking for vendors.
The May Day celebration will be held on May 23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Quintette Park. Interested vendors should contact Jackie Weaden at (850) 968-6941 for more information.
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Free Small Business Workshops Continue In Century
May 11, 2015
As part of Century’s ongoing economic development efforts, the town has partnered with the Small Business Development Center at UWF to host a free “Amplify Your Business Through Fundamentals” training series for businesses in Century and the surrounding area.
All workshops are free to the general public but pre-registration for each workshop is recommended through the SBDC’s website. Attendees may pick and choose the workshops that will be most beneficial to them. All workshops will be held at the Century Business Center at 150 East Pond Street from 9 am. until noon on the dates below:
Tuesday, May 12
Financial & Cash Flow Statements, Pt. 1: Learn how to create and use profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to manage a small business.
Thursday, May 14
Financial & Cash Flow Statements, Pt. 2: More information on how to create and use profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to manage a small business.
Tuesday, May 19
Human Resources: This training will provide an overview of the many aspects of human resources management. During this session, we will provide training on the following topics: Fair Labor Standards Act, effective recruiting, effective hiring, drug testing, employee motivation, costs of employee turnover, and effective communication.
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Second Man Charged With Delivery Thefts
May 11, 2015
A second man has been arrested for stealing packages from doorsteps after they were dropped off by a delivery man, and for the theft of multiple utility trailers.
Paul Anthony Brown, 50, is facing more than two dozen burglary and theft related charges. According to multiple arrest reports, Brown would steal recently delivered packages from homes in the north Pensacola and Cantonment areas. The packages, in total, contained thousands of dollars of merchandise, including hundreds of key chains, a baby stroller, prescription medication, Lysol cleaner, toilet paper, a baby gate, cat food, wedding photos and Depends undergarments.
Several of the alleged thefts were caught on residents’ surveillance video.
He is also accused of stealing three utility trailers, including one that was loaded with $250 in worth of pool chemicals. Brown remains in the Escambia Count Jail with bond set at $141,500.
Suspected accomplice John Clifford Wilson IV, 41, was arrested last month in connection with the package thefts and remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $493,500.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained surveillance video from two of these thefts that showed a dark blue SUV pulling up to the residence and two males removing packages that was posted on social media. Another citizen recognized the vehicle driving through his neighborhood, captured the vehicle on video and wrote down the tag number before contacting deputies.
Registration Underway For VPK Programs At Local Schools
May 11, 2015
Registration is underway now for Voluntary Pre-K programs.
The programs will be held at Bratt, Molino Park, Jim Allen, West Pensacola, Navy Point, Sherwood, Lincoln Park, McMillian, Ensley, Montclair, Oakcrest, Warrington, Semmes and Weis elementary schools and the Global Learning Academy.
Eligibility
Children whose parents reside in a Title I school attendance area and will be 4-years old on or before September 1 of the school year.
How to register?
Parents must obtain a VPK Certificate of Eligibility before registering at the school site. This can be obtained by contacting Debbie Layton at 850-595-6915 ext. 277. You may also apply through the Early Learning Coalition at www.elcescambia.org. For the online application, documents must be uploaded.
Documents needed for registration:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Florida driver’s license or power/utility bill)
School Enrollment Documents:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Power /utility bill within 90 days or lease)
- Immunization Record
- Physical (within one year of enrollment date)
Northview, Jeff Davis Grad Inks Volleyball Scholarship
May 11, 2015
A Northview High School grad has signed a volleyball scholarship after completing two years of junior college play.
Morgan Smith graduated from Northview High School in 2013 after two years playing varsity volleyball. She signed a two-year volleyball scholarship with Jefferson Davis Community College, where she graduated last week. Now, she has signed a volleyball scholarship with Brewton-Parker College in Mt. Vernon, GA, as a starting middle hitter.
After graduating with a bachelors degree in biology, Smith plans to join the U.S. Air Force to pursue a nursing career.
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Tropical Storm, Hurricane Names For 2015
May 11, 2015
Hurricane season does not start until June 1, but the Atlantic has already seen Tropical Storm Ana, which made landfall Sunday morning near Myrtle Beach, SC.
Here are the tropical system names for the rest of the season:
- Bill
- Claudette
- Danny
- Erika
- Fred
- Grace
- Henri
- Ida
- Joaquin
- Kate
- Larry
- Mindy
- Nicholas
- Odette
- Peter
- Rose
- Sam
- Teresa
- Victor
- Wanda
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.
Three Without Home After Molino Fire Destroys Mobile Home, Travel Trailer
May 10, 2015
Three adults were left without a home following a mobile home fire in Molino Sunday afternoon.
The fire in the 8600 block of Gibson Road destroyed a mobile home, a travel trailer and a boat. An associated brush fire also consumed less than an acre.
There were no injuries reported in the fire, which was reported just before 2 p.m. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known.
The American Red Cross was called to assist those displaced by the fire with temporary shelter. The Molino, McDavid, Cantonment and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the blaze.
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Brush Fire Damages Railroad Line
May 10, 2015
A brush fire Sunday afternoon caused some damage to a rail line.
The fire was reported about 2:30 p.m. along the railroad tracks near the 7800 block of South Highway 99, just north of the South Highway 99 crossing at Highway 97A. About 10 railroad ties burned, as rail traffic on the Alabama Gulf Coast Railroad was stopped.
There were no word on the cause of the fire.
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Dinner Theater: Murder Mystery ‘Crazy Quilt Club’
May 10, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School presented a dinner theater performance of the the “Crazy Quilt Club” Saturday night at the school. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tons Of Food Collected During Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive
May 10, 2015
Saturday was the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, with letter carriers in Escambia County collecting tons and tons of food to benefit local groups like the Manna Food Pantries.
Manna Food Pantries received 71,532 pounds of food, with even more expected to trickle in next week. A total of 85 volunteers contributed 354 volunteer hours to help Manna sort the food.
Each year the National Association of Letter Carriers holds the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, where U.S. Postal Service employees pick up donations of non-perishable food along their routes. In its 23rd year, the annual food drive has grown to be the largest national single-day effort that benefits millions of Americans who struggle to put food on the table.
Escambia and Santa Rosa letter carriers collected food donations Saturday for local food banks including the Bay Area Food Bank and Manna Food Pantries. Last year, organizations received a total of 159,625 pounds of food from the community during the food drive. This year’s overall total for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties was not available Saturday night.
“This is a critical food drive because it comes at a time when donations are typically low and the need has increased,” said DeDe Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director. “During the school year, many children get a healthy meal through the free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs. During the summer, those programs aren’t available. The generous donations from the community allow us to provide nutritious food to hungry families and children throughout the summer months.”
Pictured: Volunteers sort donated food Saturday at the Cantonment post office. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
