Investigators Still Seeking Clues In Pharmacy Burglary
November 23, 2011
The investigation is continuing into a weekend burglary at a Cantonment pharmacy.
Someone made entry into the Kim’s Pharmacy on Highway 29 about 11:00 Saturday night through the front door. The burglar made his way quickly to the rear of the building, a blue plastic tub in hand, taking prescription narcotics.
He is believed to have fled the scene in a older model white sedan.
Anyone with information on the burglary is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP. Kim’s Family Pharmacy is offering a $500 reward into addition to the reward offered by Crime Stoppers.
Pictured: Still captures from surveillance video during a burglary at Kim’s Family Pharmacy in Cantonment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Sweet Potato Marshmallow Swirl Cheesecake
November 23, 2011
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are featuring recipes on NorthEscambia.com this week. Today’s featured recipe, from columnist Janet Tharpe is a Sweet Potato Marshmallow Swirl Cheesecake.
Atmore’s Linam Makes 1st Team Capital One Team, Nominated Academic All American
November 23, 2011
Former Atmore resident Josh Linam, senior linebacker for the University of Central Florida Knights, has received a spot on the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District First Team. By being voted onto the First Team, Linam will now be included on the Capital One Academic All-America ballot which will be voted upon beginning this week.
Linam is currently majoring in sports and fitness and holds a cumulative grade-point average of 3.36
Prior to his junior season, Linam was used off the bench in 24 games as he racked up 21 tackles from 2008-09. However in 2010 he broke out and started every game as middle linebacker, guiding UCF to a Conference USA title and an AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory over Georgia. Linam completed the year with 78 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, an interception and a sack.
Now as a senior in 2011, Linam has amassed 42 tackles to rank third on the team, has 6.0 tackles for loss, a pair of sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles while starting eight games.
Health Department Offers Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips
November 23, 2011
The Escambia County Health Department is emphasizing the importance of safe food preparation and storage to prevent possible foodborne illnesses.
“While family celebrations are being prepared, everyone should practice proper food hygiene,” said Dr. John Lanza, health department director. “Floridians should wash their hands and counter tops thoroughly before and after preparing foods to help eliminate bacteria. Foods should be cooked at the appropriate temperature and leftovers should be stored properly.”
Factors that can contribute to foodborne illnesses include:
- Improper food storage (inadequate refrigeration temperature or hot holding temperature). Safe refrigeration temperature is less than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, and safe hot holding temperature is greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Improper washing of hands and fingernails
- Improper cooling of foods. Safe cooling of foods is getting the foods to less than 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a four-hour time period.
- Cross contamination (such as from uncooked meat to salad ingredients)
- Improper cleaning and sanitizing of eating and cooking utensils, work areas and equipment
- Contamination of food, utensils and equipment from flies, roaches and other pests
Tips to prepare turkeys safely:
- A whole turkey should be cooked at an oven temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- An 8-12 pound unstuffed turkey should be cooked for 2-3 hours.
- Preparers should use a meat thermometer. Every part of the turkey should reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Frozen turkeys should be kept frozen until ready to thaw prior to cooking.
Individuals with liver disease or diabetes or who have had gastric surgery or are immune-compromised should avoid eating raw oysters or other raw animal protein during the holidays. Oysters that are thoroughly cooked or have been post-harvest treated can be consumed by people with these conditions to minimize the risk of infection from Vibrio vulnificus.
For more information about food safety, click here.
Century Seeks $250K Line Of Credit To Pay Grant Expenses
November 22, 2011
The Century Town Council voted Monday night to allow a $250,000 line of credit to be opened by the mayor and town clerk to pay reimbursable grant expenses.
The town currently has grant projects of over $1 million in the works, and the town is required to pay out of pocket for various grant projects before receiving guaranteed reimbursements. That, according to Mayor Freddie McCall, has left the town shuffling money between town accounts to pay the grant-related bills.
“We are juggling money out of this department, that department, and it cuts us short,” McCall said.
The line of credit will be “much easier from a logistics standpoint”, according to Robert Hudson, the town’s accountant.
The town council voted to open the line of credit at an unknown interest rate from United Bank. The council did not receive a proposal from any other bank.
Century Purchases $11,450 Website, Marketing Plan
November 22, 2011
Century will soon have a website and an accompanying marketing plan with a total price tag of $11,450.
The Century Town Council voted 4-0, with council member Annie Savage absent, to purchase the package from Pensacola marketing company Ideawörks. The town accepted the proposal after an Ideawörks presentation Monday night without soliciting bids from any other company — contingent upon the town’s attorney approving the no-bid purchase.
The $11,450 package includes $4,200 for a “basic website design”, $1,750 for a content management system (CMS) to allow town employees to update the site, and $5,500 for a five-year comprehensive marketing strategy to include “grant identification, development, PR plan, five-year marketing plan and budget”. After the initial services are provided, an hourly rate of $75 to $95 will apply for additional services.
Caron Sjöberg, president of Ideawörks, told the council that her company has created over 200 websites, including the current site for the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, the Three Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council and the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce.
Sjöberg said her company is ready to create a brand for Century with a goal of economic development on the website with a “simple” homepage, contact page, staff page, history, a photo album, business information, chamber information and town news.
To read the complete Ideawörks proposal accepted by the Town of Century, click here.
Pictured: Caron Sjöberg, president of Ideawörks, pitches her company’s website and marketing plan to the Century Town Council Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Reflections Art Program Awards Presented
November 22, 2011
Four Molino Park Elementary School students were awarded for their work in the school’s annual PTA Reflections Art Program recently. Winners were: Teagan Andress, Visual Arts, 1st place; Lainey Pace — Film Production, 1st place; Emily Andress — Photography, 2nd place; Kaelin Brinker — Photography, 1st place.
Each student’s work of art is below, including a video at the bottom of the page from the film production category.
Beulah Bridge Set To Reopen By December 16
November 22, 2011
Emergency repairs on the Beulah Road bridge north of the Perdido Landfill are expected to be completed by December 16.
The bridge was closed November 15 after an inspection revealed structural deficiencies .
The detour north of the bridge is Muscogee Road to Highway 29 and south of the bridge is Beulah Road to Nine Mile Road. Variable message boards are placed on Muscogee Road and at the corner of Nine Mile Road and Beulah Road. Bridge closure signs are placed on Beulah Road, and there are barricades at the bridge.
Traffic south of the bridge and south of the Perdido Landfill can still access the landfill. Traffic north of the landfill should use the detour route, Muscogee to Highway 295 to Nine Mile Road west to Beulah Road north.
Emergency repairs to the bridge are underway by DKE Marine.
Century’s Roadside Park To Be Renamed ‘Nadine McCaw Park’
November 22, 2011
Century will rename the “Roadside Park” for the late town council member Nadine McCaw. The park, located along North Century Boulevard at Hecker Road, will be official renamed by proclamation at an upcoming town council meeting.
McCaw, a lifelong resident of Century, was elected to the town council in 2007, taking office in 2008. She passed away July 7, 2011.
“Her memory and legacy will continue to live on,” council member Sandra McMurray Jackson said. McCaw was known for going above and beyond for Century, often working behind the scenes and using her own money to benefit the town and its citizens, according to council member Gary Riley.
“She spent most of her paycheck every month on Century,” Mayor Freddie McCall said.
Pictured top: The soon-to-be Nadine McCaw Park on North Century Boulevard in Century. Pictured inset: Nadine McCaw at her first Century Town Council meeting in January 2008. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Molino’s Lady Astros Win Fall Finale
November 22, 2011
The Molino Lady Astros won the USSAA Fall Finale 18U Open this past weekend.
“Playing is the last tournament of the season, we wanted to get to finals,” said Coach Donnie Nicholson . “We did and won the championship.”
The Lady Astros were the No. 1 seed headed into the championship game with the Elite Lady Sox from Dothan. The Lady Astros went ahead in the second inning with a 2-run home run from Jessica Briggs. Another 2-run home run Korina Rosario sealed the championship with a 4-3 win for Molino’s Lady Astros.
“Our defense and offense were excellent,” Nicholson said.
The Lady Astros were led on the mound by Jessica Briggs from West Florida High, Megan Green from Pace High, and Heather Thompson from Tate High. The team’s batting average was .463.
Pictured: Members of the Molino Lady Astros are: Ashley Richerson, Nikki Cody, Meagen Green, Jessica Briggs, Kayla Rosario, Korina Rosario, Piehden Courtney, Heather Thompson, Gracie Kilcrease, Amber Peebles, Jordan Barnette and Ronni Renfroe. Not Pictured Are Brook White, Dallas Dickerson and Emily Vasquez. The team is coached by Donnie Nicholson, Ed Courtney and Nick Rosario. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
