Molino’s Jarrett Parker Wins Mississippi State Kart Racing Titles
September 13, 2010
Molino’s Jarrett Parker won two kart racing Mississippi Maxxis State Titles this past weekend in Meridan.
Parker went into the weekend races with one championship locked-up in the Jr Gold FH division. He raced against 21 other junior racers throughout the series to earn the points championship for 2010. Parker’s worst finish for the year in Jr Gold FH was a second place until this weekend, when he qualified seventh and finished fourth in the race.
In the Jr Gold Animal division Parker raced against 19 other junior racers throughout the series to earn another points championship for 2010. The points were tight between the top four drivers, and Parker needed a strong finish. He complied by setting the pole and winning the last race of the MS Maxxis State Series.
Next stop for the Parker race team is Alabama where Parker is racing as an adult and currently leading the 2010 points in two classes.
Parker is a sophomore at Northview High School and is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
Pictured top: Molino’s Jarrett Park at the Mississippi Maxxis State kart races this past weekend in Meridan, Miss. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Workshops Target Small Farms
September 13, 2010
Escambia Extension will be offering a series of workshops via interactive video covering different aspects of small farming.
Sessions will be held as follows:
- Session 1: September 14, 6 p.m.
Finding Sales for your Small Farm - Session 2: September 28, 6 p.m.
Food Safety Requirements for Small Farmers - Session 3: October 12, 6 p.m.
Taking Care of Business
Price Discovery, Accountability and Basic Merchandising - Session 4: October 26, 6 p.m.
The Art of Selling
The sessions will take place at Escambia Extension, 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Each session is two hours and costs $5 per session. Early registration is recommended for participants to ensure the availability of program notebooks and materials. The training sessions are designed to help small farm producers get their product to local markets, address obstacles for small producers and identify new market segments for selling products locally.
The courses are offered by the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agriculture Science — Escambia Extension; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; and the Florida A&M University -– College of Engineering Sciences Technology and Agriculture.
To register, or for more information, contact Libbie Johnson at Escambia Extension at (850) 475-5230 or by email at libbiej@ufl.edu.
FHP: 14,000 Citations Issued During Crackdowns
September 13, 2010
The Florida Highway Patrol issued nearly 14,000 citations during the Labor Day weekend and made more than 400 DUI arrests during a drunk driving crackdown.
During the four-day Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) enforcement period on September 3-6, the FHP beefed up its force, enlisting the support of reservists and auxiliary troopers to protect holiday weekend travelers on Florida’s busy roadways.
“The Florida Highway Patrol puts additional troopers on the roadways when we know more people will be traveling, said Col. John Czernis, director of the Florida Highway Patrol. “The additional troopers on patrol enhances our ability to deter motorists from unsafe driving and better positions us to catch more of those who disregard the law, putting everyone they share the road with in danger.”
Operation C.A.R.E. – Sept. 3 – 6
The Florida Highway Patrol provided assistance to more than 3,000 motorists on Florida’s roadways during the holiday weekend. Troopers made 80 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and cited more than 5,000 drivers for speeding and more than 1,500 for failure to buckle up, with more than 14,000 citations issued overall. The FHP also reported 17 traffic fatalities. Of the 1,304 crashes that FHP worked, 78 involved alcohol.
Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. – Aug. 20 – Sept. 6
In addition to FHP’s heightened enforcement surrounding Labor Day, the FHP also participated in “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest”. The nationwide enforcement campaign commenced August 20 and continued through Labor Day. During the 18-day period, Florida troopers made 431 DUI arrests.
Time Running Out For Area Groups In Danger Of Losing IRS Nonprofit Status
September 12, 2010
Dozens of prominent North Escambia area groups are in danger of losing their nonprofit status from the IRS for failing to file the proper paperwork for three consecutive years. But one group says getting straight with IRS is a quick, easy process if you know how to proceed.
Groups like the chambers of commerce in Century and Jay; the fire departments in McDavid, Cantonment and Nokomis; community centers in Century, Byrneville, Davisville; and many more social, civic and charitable organizations are on a list released by the Internal Revenue Service.
Across the country, about 325,000 groups have failed to comply with IRS requirements, risking their nonprofit classification. The IRS said the organizations can keep their non-profit status by filing the proper paperwork by October 15.
“It really turned out to be a pretty easy thing to do,” Margie McCall of the Century Chamber of Commerce said. “I was able to do the form in about 15 minutes.”
But McCall said she spent hours gathering documents, filling out a long and complicated form, and following instructions on the IRS website. When she was unable to find the mailing address for the form, a chamber staffer called the IRS — to find out that many small non-profits need to only fill out a short form that takes just minutes. The form, McCall said, is submitted online and provides a printable receipt in seconds. (Link: Form 990-N)
“That’s all you have to do,” she said. “I wanted all of the non-profits on your list to know that it’s not that hard.”
McCall said the Century Chamber of Commerce learned that the group was in danger of losing their non-profit status from a story first published by NorthEscambia.com in late July.
“I’m sure glad you ran that story,” said said, ” because we had no idea. We never received a letter from the IRS or anything.”
The IRS said that many non-profits may not realize that they are not in compliance with the agency’s paperwork requirements.
“Our message is simple: If you don’t have your filings up to date, now is the time to take action and get back in compliance,” Doug Shuman, IRS commissioner said in a released statement. “We’re taking these steps today to go the extra mile and help small tax-exempt groups.”
The following North Escambia area groups were on the list released by the IRS in July. Some, such as the Century Chamber of Commerce, may have already completed the necessary paperwork with the IRS.
Century
Byrneville Community Center Inc
Carver Community Center Association Inc
Century Area Chamber Of Commerce
Century Community Development Partnership Inc
Davisville Heritage And Historical Preservation Association Inc
Free & Accepted Masons Of Florida
International Association Of Lions Clubs
McDavid
McDavid Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
Molino
Friends Of The Northwest Branch Library Inc
Walnut Hill
McKinnonville Hunting Club Inc
North Escambia Sportsman
Cantonment
American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees
Camden Academy Alumni Association Inc
Cantonment Baseball Club
Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
Coalition Of Professional Employees Incorporated
Diamond Aces Inc
French International Mission Inc
Global Vision Ministries Inc
Pensacola Press Club Inc
PTA Florida Congress
Quintette Community Park Inc
SWM Community Development Inc
Atmore
Atmore Council Of Fine Arts
Atmore Drug Abuse Community Education Foundation
Atmore Rotary Clubs Academic All Star Program
Community Hunting Club
D C Restoration Inc
E&B Youth And Outreach Center Inc
Escambia Allied Community Health Service Inc
Free & Accepted Masons Prince Hall Gr Mst Conf Americaeureka Ldg 953
Free & Accepted Masons Prince Hall Grand Masters Conf Of America
Free & Accepted Masons Prince Hall Grand Masters Conf Of America
Growing Tots Inc
Leadership Atmore
New Beginning Outreach Programs
Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Order Of The Eastern Star
Rotary International
Servants Of The Father Ministries
Sullivan Cemetery
The Junior Service League Of Atmore
Flomaton
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
Flomaton Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc
Travelers Rest Cemetery Association
Turtle Point Foundation
Jay
Jay Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc
Jay Historical Society
Jay Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Milton Baseball
Moore Creek Hunting Club Inc
North Santa Rosa-Escambia Development Council Inc
Panhandle Outlaws
Santa Rosa Pest Management Association Inc
For more information, see the IRS website.
Pictured top: Margie McCall of the Century Chamber of Commerce. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Grand Opening Held For New Molino Dollar General
September 12, 2010
A grand opening celebration was held Saturday at the new Dollar General in Molino.
The first 50 shoppers at the store received $10 gift cards, and the first 200 shoppers received a free Dollar General tote bag. The new 12,480-square-foot store features what the company terms a fresh layout, “designed to make shopping simple for customers”. Some of the store’s new features include seasonal products featured in the center of the store, easily recognizable departments with visible signage and coolers conveniently located at the front of the store.
The new store will employee up to 10 people, according to company officials.
In the North Escambia area, there are also Dollar General stores in Century, Cantonment, Flomaton, Jay,and Atmore.
Pictured top: The new Dollar General in Molino held a grand opening celebration Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
9/11 Breakfast Honors First Responders
September 12, 2010
A 9/11 Breakfast Saturday morning honored police, fire, public officials and other first responders from across Escambia County, Ala., Escambia County, Fla., and Santa Rosa County. The breakfast was held at the Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton.
Pictured top: A 9/11 Breakfast Saturday morning at Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton. Pictured left: Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff Grover Smith (foreground) and David Johnson of Escambia County (Fla.) EMS. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Vs. South Walton
September 12, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s 27-20 win Friday night against the South Walton Seahawks.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
(If you don’t see the video, it is because a firewall setting at your home, work or school is blocking YouTube videos.)
School Advisory Council Seeks Members
September 12, 2010
Northview High School is actively soliciting parents and community members who wish to become part of the School Advisory Council for the 2010-2011 school year.
The SAC is an avenue through which parents can meet with representatives from school administration, teachers, educational support staff, and students to discuss all aspects of student life at Northview, from academics to extracurricular activities.
There are many ways to volunteer to join the SAC: Email your interest and contact information to SHolland@escambia.k12.fl.us; call Sheila Holland at 327-6681, main extension 221, with name and contact information; send a note with your name and contact information to school to Holland in the front office; drop by the front office on the night of Open House, September 14, and give your information to Mrs. Holland.
The deadline to join the Northview School Advisory Council is September 14. The first meeting for organizational purposes and the election of officers will be September 21 at 3:45 p.m. The council meets four times a year, with future meeting dates to be set at the September 21 meeting.
The School Advisory Council is a great way to become involved in our students’ education, so please consider joining us for a great school year.
In The Bag: Northview NJROTC Raises Money
September 12, 2010
Members of the Northview High School NJROTC spent part of their Saturday bagging groceries at Winn Dixie in Atmore as a fund raiser for the group’s activities. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe:Caribbean Chicken
September 12, 2010
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a Caribbean Chicken. A special treat for the senses, it provides a blend of sweet and tangy with just the right flavor.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
