Fun Food: Artistic Summer Snack Attack
June 20, 2012
School’s out! One way to get creative with all this extra time and to eat nutritiously is to make and eat healthy snacks. Like an arts-and-crafts project, making a snack can be a great summertime activity. Bonus: the kids get to eat their artwork and you get to sneak nutritious foods into their day for a healthy diet.
Some works of art need the following elements:
- Foundation – slices of whole wheat bread, tortillas, English muffins, lettuce leaves, rice cakes, zucchini or cucumber rounds, apple or pineapple slices.
- Glue – peanut butter, low-fat cream cheese, cheese spread, hummus, refried beans, low-fat yogurt, jam, pizza sauce, or low-fat ranch dressing.
- Bling – seeds, nuts, grapes, raisins, match stick carrots, olives, beans, low-fat granola, diced fruits and veggies.
Start from the foundation and work up to the bling. Create faces, animals, or landscapes. Let the plate be your canvas. It’s a great way to try a new food or sample a food prepared in a totally different way.
For other works of art, use toothpicks, skewers, popsicle sticks, or edible pretzel rods to make shish kabobs. Cut out cheese shapes with small cookie cutters and add to the stick alternating with cut up fruits and vegetables. Make a beautiful edible bouquet.
Kids are also more likely to enjoy new foods if they are served in fun containers. Try using mugs, champagne glasses, ice cream cones, or party hats.
Be sure to include nutritious foods from all the food groups as your artists create throughout the summer: load up on fruits and vegetables, incorporate whole grains, go lean on the dairy and protein.
No sitting around loading up on the unhealthy “junk” foods out of boredom this summer. The time for healthy edible snack art is now.
Cantonment Man Charged In Olive Road Store Burglary
June 20, 2012
A Cantonment men has been arrested in connection the burglary of an Olive Road convenience store.
Kenneth Lamar Grandison, age 44 of Hicks Street, was charged with felony criminal mischief, burglary of an unoccupied structure, possession of burglary tools with the intent to use, resisting arrest, marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was later released from the Escambia County Jail on an $18,000 bond.
He is accused of attempted to break into the TQ Mini Mart on Olive Road early Sunday morning. Grandison allegedly fled the area in an Oldsmobile that was spotted by deputies a short time later at Palafox and Olive roads. When deputies caught up with the vehicle, Grandison bailed out and ran, according to an arrest report. He was apprehended at gunpoint without incident in the backyard of a home on Whitehead Drive.
Deputies reportedly found drug paraphernalia and marijuana on Grandison’s person and burglary tools in his vehicle.
According to an arrest report, the glass was shattered in the front door of the business, and the door was destroyed in an attempt to pry it open, but it did not appear Grandison made entry into the building.
Santa Rosa Upgrades Recycling Program; No Need To Sort
June 20, 2012
Single stream or “single sort” recycling is now available in Santa Rosa County. Residents utilizing the public recycling areas or residential curbside recycling no longer need to separate or sort recyclables by type, but can collect and dispose of all recyclable materials in the same container. The recycling process is made possible by the recent contracting of recycling services with West Florida Recycling.
Accepted Recyclable Materials:
- Paper – all paper including office paper waste, shredded paper, hardback and paperback books, magazines, junk mail including envelopes, phone books, and pizza boxes.
- Glass – all glass except light blubs, plate glass or safety glass.
- Metal – All aluminum, tin and steel including tin cans, aluminum cans, aluminum foil, pie tins, cake tins, and empty aerosol cans.
- Plastic Containers – All plastic except Styrofoam and motor oil containers.
- Cardboard – all cardboard including pizza boxes. To help save space in the recycle bins, please break down or flatten all boxes.
Non-recyclable Materials
- Light blubs
- Styrofoam
- Motor oil containers
- Mylar – found in plastic balloons, chip bags, and candy bags
- Waxy Cardboard – found in milk cartons, orange juice cartons, wine boxes and waxy produce and seafood boxes.
- Any household garbage like food waste and diapers.
- Oil, gas, paint, antifreeze, fertilizers, pesticides and other household hazardous waste can be disposed of at no charge at the Household Hazardous Waste Center located at the entrance of the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton, Monday- Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Recycling Tips
- Labels do not have to be removed from any containers.
- Containers do not need to be rinsed.
- Lids do not need to be removed from any containers.
- Pizza boxes with grease can be recycled.
- To help save space in the bins please break down or flatten all boxes.
- Recycle areas are not disposal areas for furniture or household garbage that is not recyclable material. Violators may be fined for illegal dumping.
As part of the contract, West Florida Recycling collects the material left at the 19 recycling drop off points throughout the county and purchases recycling material from the county. For more information on recycling and a list of recycling drop off locations visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/recycle.
Tanker Truck Wrecks, Burns On I-65 Near Atmore
June 19, 2012
A tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames Tuesday in wreck on I-65 south of Atmore, sending a black cloud of smoke that could be seen for miles billowing into the evening sky.
Just before 7 p.m., the truck driver ran off southbound I-65 at about the 51 mile marker — about 3 miles south of the Poarch/Jacks Springs Road Exit.
The truck driver suffered only minor injuries, according to Alabama State Troopers. There were no other injuries in the single vehicle crash.
For about five hours after the crash, southbound interstate traffic was detoured along Highway 31 between Atmore and the Perdido exit. I-65 was reported to be open again by 12:14 a.m.
Further details, including the name of the driver, were not immediately released.
Pictured: A fuel tanker truck burns on I-65 south of Atmore Tuesday evening. Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Man Charged With Drug Possession, Battery On Deputy
June 19, 2012
A Century man is facing multiple charges including drug possession and battery on a police officer after an incident Friday night in Century.
Escambia County deputies reported that they were on patrol near Pond Street and Jefferson Avenue when they observed several black males sitting around a table at the edge of the road. When deputies made contact with the men, they noticed a small baggie of marijuana on the ground. They obtained consent from the men for a pat-down search.
As deputies were searching 42-year old John Calvin Carter, they located what was believed to be narcotics in Carter’s sock. He was ordered to turn around and place his hands behind his back, but Carter instead shoved a deputy in the chest, knocking him to the ground. Carter then ran east on Pond Street, according to an arrest report.
Deputies gave chase and observed Carter remove the item from sock and drop it as he ran. When deputies caught up with Carter, he “reached into his pocket with his left hand as though he was attempting to remove something else that I believed to be a weapon”, the deputy wrote in the arrest report. Another deputy gave Carter numerous orders to remove his hands from his pocket before firing his taser at Carter.
After Carter hit the ground, deputies attempted to take him into custody but he continued to try to get to his pocket, the report states. Deputies tased him a second time and took him into custody.
The item Carter allegedly dropped was determined to be crack cocaine, according to the arrest report.
Carter was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. He was later released from jail on a $7,500 bond.
Century Approves $871 Installation Of Device To ‘Recycle’ Electricity
June 19, 2012
The Town of Century is moving forward with the installation of an energy savings box that a salesperson promised would save the town money on electric bills by “recycling and reusing” electricity.
Two weeks ago, the town voted to purchase the device, and Monday night the town council approved spending $871 for Paul Patrick Electric of Milton to install the “Peak Energy Saver”.
Don Statam of Peak Energy Technology told the council that the Peak Energy Saver would save the town about $300 per month if installed at a water tower that serves the Century Correctional Institution.
The “power factor correction unit” works by storing electricity in capacitors until it is needed for the excess starting load created by electric motors.
The town will pay $750 up front for the device for a 90 day trial period. If the town is satisfied that the Peak Energy Saver actually saves money, the town will pay an additional $750 to complete the $1,500 purchase price. In the event the town is not happy within the 90 day period, Statam said the company will provide a full refund, minus installation costs.
“That electricity just goes back out the wire,” Statam said two weeks ago as he demonstrated a Peak Energy Saver for the Century Town Council. “They (the power company) just sells it to you over and over again….Gulf Power themselves capture it to use again.”
Picture top: Don Statam of Peak Energy Technology demonstrates a “Peak Energy Saver 200″ for the Century Town Council on June 4. Pictured inset: A closeup of the device. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Park 5th Grade Awards
June 19, 2012
Award days were recently held at Molino Park Elementary School.
The following awards were presented to fifth grade students at Molino Park:
For Pre-K to first grade awards, click here for a previous story.
For second to fourth grade awards, click here for a previous story.
Sons of the American Revolution for Citizenship
- Braden Garrett
- Deanna Gulsby
- TarynJanes
- Keegun Johnson
- Meredith Morgan
- Austin Smith
Cox Hero Award
- Crystalyn Daly
Student of the Year
- Savannah Hart
Shining Star
- Dalton Brown
Highest AR Points
- Hannah McGahan
Ann Vidak Award for highest GPA
- Jenna Hassebrock
Michael Pierce Award
- Sierra Slay
Most Improved Math
- Deanna Gulsby
Most Improved Overall
- Raven Childers
Perfect Attendance
- Cade Allen
- Joseph Kidd
- Tori Herrington
- Morgan Lathan
- Chase O’Connor
- Ryan Sconiers
- July Solchenberger
- Travis Sutton
- Nicholas Venable
Straight A Honor Roll
- Jenna Hassebrock
- Meredith Morgan
- KyrhaShisk
- Austin Smith
A/B Honor Roll
- Cade Allen
- Kennedy Bellard
- Dalton Brown
- Nikoal Creamer
- Hannah Ellis
- Kendall Enfinger
- Kaylin Glenn
- TarynJanes
- Keegun Johnson
- Morgan Lathan
- Aubree Love
- Hannah McGahan
- Chase O’Connor
- Chelsey Skidmore
- July Solchenberger
- Spencer St. Cyr
- Christian Taylor
- Hayley Walker
Good Citizenship
- Kennedy Bellard
- Marissa Skye Bullington
- Nickoal Creamer
- Crystalyn Daly
- Carson Daniels
- Hannah Ellis
- Faith Evans
- Emma Fennell
- Braden Garrett
- Kaylin Glenn
- Savannah Hart
- Jenna Hassebrock
- Tori Herrington
- TarynJanes
- Shelby Kizer
- Morgan Lathan
- Aubree Love
- ElyssaMcQuaid
- Meredith Morgan
- Chase O’Connor
- Kayla Phillips
- Claire Roberson
- Brandon Santos
- KyrhaShisk
- Chelsey Skidmore
- Austin Smith
- Courtney Smith
- Julie Stanton
- Spencer St. Cyr
- Christian Taylor
- Hayley Walker
Cantonment, Molino Fall In 6U World Series
June 19, 2012
The Cantonment 6U All Stars fell Monday night 21-4 to PARA (Pace) at the Tee Ball World Series at Gospel Projects in Milton. With a 3-2 record in tournament play, the Cantonment 6U All Stars came away third overall in the tournament.
Also Monday night, Crestview defeated the Molino 6U All Stars 39-28 in the consolation bracket.
Pictured above and below: The Cantonment 6U All Stars Monday night in Milton. The team is coached by (L-R, top) Travis Peacock, Luke Hassell, Harry Green Jr., and head coach Robert Bodiford. Photos by Katie Mayo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Suspect Named In Shooting Of Two On Davis Highway
June 19, 2012
Two people are hospitalized in serious condition after being shot while sitting in a vehicle on Davis Highway Monday afternoon.
The incident happened about 4 p.m. in the 220 block of North Davis Highway, according to Pensacola Police Department Capt. David Alexander. After a male and female were shot, the injured female drove the pair to a local hospital for treatment.
Vernon Stewart Polk has been named by Pensacola Police as a suspect in the shootings. He is 6-foot, 2-inches tall, about 155 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone that knows where to find Polk is asked to call the Pensacola Police Department at (850) 435-1900.
Man Shot Monday Evening In Escambia County
June 19, 2012
A man was shot just after 6:30 Monday night at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments on Truman Avenue.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the 37-year old man was shot while he was on the apartment complex’s basketball court. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Further details surrounding the shooting have not been released.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP (7867) or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.