Single Vehicle Accident Seriously Injured Two Early Sunday Morning

October 5, 2008

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Two people were seriously injured in a one vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Century.

Two males were ejected from a GMC Sierra that ran down a steep embankment and overturned at least once. The truck stopped rolling just a few feet from a small lake. The accident happened about 2:00 Sunday morning on Old Flomaton Road just north of  Campbell Road.

The accident was discovered by a passing Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy.

Both victims were transported from the scene by Lifeflight helicopter. Their names were not immediately released.

The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Escambia County Fire-Rescue  Century Station,  Escambia County EMS, Atmore Ambulance, Escambia County Sheriff’s Department and Atmore Ambulance all responded to the accident.

Pictured above: This pickup rolled down an embankment from Old Flomaton Road (seen above, with ambulance) early Sunday morning. Pictured below: More photos of the truck involved in the single vehicle accident. NorthEscambia..com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.

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Library Friends Hold Annual Sale

October 5, 2008

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The annual Friends of the Pensacola Public Library Fall Book Sale was held this weekend in downtown Pensacola.

The books sale offered thousands of books, with super low prices. Hardback books were sold for $1 each, and paperbacks were five for $1.

The sale included novels, paperbacks, cookbooks, autographed books, children’s books, science fiction, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, magazines and more.

Sunday afternoon, everything was all-you-can-fit in a box for $5.

Pictured above: Bargain hunters at the  Friends of the Pensacola Public Library Book Sale Saturday in downtown Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

NWE Takes On Bellview Saturday

October 5, 2008

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The Northwest Escambia Mites downed Bellview Saturday afternoon in Penacola, 8-6.

At 4:43 into the first quarter, Bellview recovered an Eagle fumble close to the goal line. On their first play Chasen Freeman downed Bellview behind the line for a two point safety, 2-0 Eagles.

With 2:27 left in the first quarter, Luke Ward ran 28 yards for a touchdown, 8-0 Eagles.

2nd quarter 3:18, Bellview scored a touchdown on a long run, 8-6 Eagles.

Neither team scored in the second half, making the final 8-6 Eagles.

Saturday was not as good to the NWE Mini Mites, with Bellview winning 27-0.

Pictured above and below: NWE action Saturday in Pensacola versus Bellview. Submitted photos by Wendy Aliff for NorthEscambia.com.

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Jay Peanut Festival Attracts Thousands

October 5, 2008

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Thousands of people attended the 19th Annual Jay Peanut Festival  this weekend at Gabbert Farm in Jay.

The festival featured something fun for everyone including arts and crafts, antiques, inflatable rides, rock climbing wall, pony rides, hay rides, train rides and much more. The Gabbert’s 1930’s Farm Museum was also open for tours.

There was plenty of food available…kettle corn, BBQ, hamburgers, roasted corn, apple dumplings and more.

And, of course. peanuts were the star of the festival, and this year there were plenty of green peanuts and boiled peanuts as well as fried, roasted and candied peanuts.

The event is dedicated to the memory of Melissa Caroline Gabbert, who died of cancer in 1990.

For a complete photo gallery from the Jay Peanut Festival, click here.

The event had free admission and free parking.

Pictured above: Large crowds attended the annual Jay Peanut Festival on Saturday. Pictured below: The bungee jump was a popular attraction. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Have A Fish Plate In Molino Today, Help Build A House

October 4, 2008

Looking for a good lunch today? Make plans to visit Molino. You’ll enjoy a great fish plate, and you will be helping a deserving family move into a home of their very own.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church Men’s Fish Fry and UMW Ladies Bake Sale will take place today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Aldersgate Cafe, 6915 Highway 29 North (just south of Highway 97) in Molino.

Donations of $7.00 per plate with the proceeds from the fish plates going to support the UMC Habitat for Humanity home to be built in the spring of 2009.

Meals will include fresh fried mullet, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies and cake. The ladies will have cakes, pies, cookies, etc for sale. The meals are eat-in, take out or delivery.

For deliveries today, call the Aldersgate Cafe at 587-3075 or Steve Spinks at 336-2071.

North Santa Rosa Accident Injures Five Friday Afternoon

October 4, 2008

A north Santa Rosa County accident injured four people Friday afternoon, one of them critically.

The Florida Highway Patrol says Yvonne Yeomans, 67, of Jasper, FL, was eastbound on Highway 4 in the Berrydale community in 1997 Dodge Van. She had stopped at the stop sign at Highway 87; then she pulled into the path of 2000 Chevrolet pickup driven by Robert Weston II, 41, of Pensacola. Weston’s truck struck the van in the passenger door area at about 3:45 p.m.

Yeomans suffered minor injuries. A passenger in her van, Phillis Robertson, 55, of Jasper, FL, was critically injured was transported by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. A second passenger in the van, Yvette Yeomans, 16, also of Jasper, FL, received minor injuries in the crash.

A passenger in Weston’s vehicle, 12-year old William Weston of Pensacola sustained minor injuries.

The FHP says the driver of the vehicle that pulled away from the stop sign, Yvonne Yeomans, was charged with violation of right of way.

Browders Concert Tonight At Christian Home Free Will Baptist

October 4, 2008

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The Browders from Hiltons, Virginia, will be ministering in music at Christian Home Free Will Baptist Church tonight at 6:00.

Admission is free. A love offering will be collected. Everyone is invited to hear this Southern Gospel group.

The church is located at 3131 North Pine Barren Road. To learn more about The Browders, visit their website at www.thebrowders.com.

Ernest Ward Middle’s Got Talent; Pie In The Face

October 4, 2008

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Eighth grader Angel Mitchell received top honors Friday night in Ernest Ward Middle School’s Talent Explosion 2008.

Nineteen acts, ranging from singing and dancing to pies in the face, participated in the program.

Angel performed a dance routine to “Got Me Going Crazy” by the Jonas Brothers.

For a complete photo gallery with each act, click here.

For a video with some of the performances, click here.

NorthEscambia.com will have a video from the talent show posted Monday morning.

Performers in the talent show were;

  • Ashton Gibbs, 8th grade, singing and playing guitar “Bring Me Down”
  • Morgan Ward, 6th grade, human video to “Gone Without Goodbye”
  • Arielle Ford, 8th grade, singing “Our Song”
  • Harley Caraway and Hanna Ziglar, both 8th grade, singing “Leave the Pieces”
  • Josh Ingram, playing original guitar piece
  • Tamara Wise, 6th grade, singing “Stay Beautiful”
  • Rachel Presley and Lauryn Walker, both 7th grade, dance routine
  • Lily Townsend, Mason Solchenberger, Danielle Steadham, all 7th grade, comedy, “Redneck Game Show”
  • Reagan Bell, 6th grade, singing “Never Alone”
  • Shalmali Bhadkamkar, 6th grade, singing “Alana Nita Nana” (Portugese Lullaby)
  • Cory Hester, 7th grade, singing and playing guitar “Freebird”
  • Gregory Diggs, 6th grade, dance routine to “Soldja Boy” remix
  • Skye Brown, Jenny Spears, Katelynn Zisa, singing “MyHeart Will Go On”
  • Alison Bardin, 8th grade, singing “I Need You to Love Me”
  • Taiquesha Mitchell, Teamber Moorer, Kassey Redmond, dance routine
  • Joselynn Wiedel, 6th grade, singing “If We Were a Movie”
  • Dezarae Turner, 8th grade, singing “Pressure”
  • Angel Mitchel, 8th grade, dance routine to “Got Me Going Crazy”
  • Danielle Scott, 7th grade, singing “I Am”

Pictured above: Angel Mitchell performs a dance routine to Jonas Brothers song Friday Night during an Ernest Ward Middle School talent show. Pictured below: The “Redneck Game Show” routine included pie in the face. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Fischer Landing Dedicated

October 4, 2008

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The level of the Escambia River was down a little bit Friday morning, but the excitement level was up as Century dedicated Fischer Landing.

The boat ramp is located on the river, just north of the Highway 4 bridge. It was named for former town council member Jerry Fischer who worked to make the boat ramp a reality both while he was on the council and afterwards. He’s since moved down river a few miles, but the town still picked the Fischer Landing name.

“I want to thank Jerry for seeing the need for this,” Century Mayor Freddie McCall said at the dedication.

“For years I’ve worked to keep this river clean,” Fischer told the crowd gathered along the Escambia River. “So I want to ask you that everytime you head down there, you bring back more than you take.” He encouraged everyone using the landing to pick up a little trash each time they hit the river. “Help us keep the river clean,” he said.

Funding for the purchase of Fischer Landing was provided by the Florida Communities Trust through the Preservation 2000 Program and was developed with financial assistance provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the Recreation Development Assistance Program, Escambia County Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Town of Century.

Friday’s dedication, which included a fish dinner with all the fixings, was sponsored by the Town of Century, Fabre Engineering, and the Northwest Florida Management District.

To reach Fischer Landing, turn on the unmarked road north of Highway 4 just west of the bridge across the Escambia River. There are no signs marking the landing entrance.

For a photo gallery from the event, click here.

Pictured above: Jerry Fischer cuts the ribbon to officially dedicate and open Fischer Landing in Century Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com photo.

Flomaton Beats Mobile Christian 46-16

October 4, 2008

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The Flomaton Hurricanes improved to 5-1 Friday night with a big win over Mobile Christian.

The Canes’s big region win was 46-16 over Mobile Christian.

Next week the Canes face the Excel Panthers at home in another important regional game.

For more photos from the game, click here.

For even more photos, visit www.mikenewtonphotography.zenfolio.com.

Pictured above and below: The JV Flomaton Hurricanes beat Mobile Christian 46-16 Friday night. Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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