Fish And Wildlife Officers Cite Deer Depredation Permit Violators
October 5, 2009
Last week, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties worked a week-long detail targeting violations of the agency-issued deer depredation permits and the illegal taking of deer at night with a gun and light.
A deer depredation permit issued by the FWC allows farmers to kill deer out of season to reduce severe or persistent damage to valuable crops.
Eight officers and three lieutenants worked until midnight each night checking nine deer depredation permits and 18 hunters.
The FWC issued two citations for possession of untagged deer removed from a permitted field. Two citations were issued for hunting license violations on the permitted field, and another 13 warnings were issued for various violations of the deer depredation permit restrictions.
Officers also checked an additional 55 users near activated deer depredation permitted fields resulting in one arrest for DUI, two arrests for taking deer at night with a gun and light and two arrests for operating a vehicle off a named or numbered road in a management area.
The FWC did not release the names of those that received citations.
MOPS: Mothers Of Preschoolers Tackle Mommy Issues
October 5, 2009
Diaper changes, runny noses, sleepless nights, first steps and learning to use the potty are just a few of the common threads that bring a group of moms from Atmore and North Escambia together twice a month for a group called MOPS.
MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers — is for women with children from birth through kindergarten.
“It’s a time when your children are being taken care of by other loving people and you get some amazing mommy time,” said proud MOPS member Angela Attalah of Bratt. “We eat, visit, listen to a speaker, have a discussion time about the speaker’s topic, and then do a creative activity. The speaker will talk about practical things in your life, everything from budgeting to dealing with depression.”
Topics can range from those runny noses to fun things to do with kids on rainy days, handling mommy anger, meal planning, coupon shopping and more.
Children are welcome at MOPS meetings; they are involved in MOPPETS, a volunteer children’s department serving children from birth through 11. There is also a homeschool classroom for children 7-11.
MOPS of Atmore meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.; the next meetingMeetings are held at the Grace Fellowship Church on Highway 31 in Atmore. For more information, contact Janalyn Pomeroy at (251) 937-5793.
Enon: Where Eagles Fly
October 5, 2009
Pictured: Sandy Marsh of Enon took this photograph of three eagles in her front yard in Enon recently. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sandy submitted her photo after NorthEscambia.com published photos last week of an eagle alongside Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. See those photos by clicking here.
Deputies Seek Help Solving Molino Burglary, Finding Stolen Guns
October 5, 2009
Sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving a Molino burglary in which several guns were stolen.
Last month, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to reported burglary at mobile home on White Ash Road in Molino. The victim’s neighbor called deputies to report that the back door of the mobile home had been pried open; the neighbor was watching the home while the victim was out of town.
During the burglary, a gun safe containing several guns and a flat screen television were stolen. According to a police report on the incident, crime scene investigators attempted to recover fingerprints from the scene, and they were able to observe fresh tire marks from the back of the mobile home to the road. It was raining heavily at the time the crime was reported, so deputies were unable process the tire marks behind the trailer.
A Remington rifle, SKS assault rifle, Beretta 12 gauge shotgun, AK47, SK rifle, Colt .45 caliber pistol, Marlin rifle and the gun safe that contained the weapons were among the items reported missing.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 433-STOP or the Escambia Sheriff’s Office at 436-9620.
Thousands Pack Annual Jay Peanut Festival
October 4, 2009
Thousands of people attended the 20th Annual Jay Peanut Festival Saturday and Sunday at Gabbert Farm in Jay. The weather was great as people packed the festival on Saturday, but rain put a damper on the event Sunday.
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 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 Saturday at the Jay Peanut Festival, click here.
Pictured above: Peanuts were the star of the show Saturday as thousands of people attended the annual Jay Peanut Festival. Pictured inset: This little guy had his stroller loaded up with a bag of peanuts. Pictured below: Thousands attended the annual festival. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Stalled Front Means Rain
October 4, 2009
A front stalled over the Gulf Coast will bring the North Escambia area an increased chance of rain for the next couple of days.
Here is your complete North Escambia forecast:
- Today…Scattered showers in the morning…then widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
- Tonight…Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
- Monday…Cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
- Monday Night…Cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Tuesday…Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Tuesday Night…Cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
- Wednesday…Partly sunny. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Thursday…Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Thursday Night…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Friday…Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Friday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
- Saturday…Not as warm. Cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Free Mammograms Available In Jay, Atmore
October 4, 2009
Uninsured and under-insured women in Northwest Florida can receive a free mammogram during October at Jay Hospital, Atmore Community Hospital or one of four other facilities in the Pensacola area.
Through this Breast Cancer Awareness program exams are provided at no charge to women who meet eligibility requirements established by federal charity care guidelines.
Mammograms can be scheduled at any of Baptist Health Care’s six locations including Baptist Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile, Baptist Medical Park – Navarre, Jay Hospital and Atmore Community Hospital.
“As the area’s leading provider of imaging services, Baptist Health Care is proud to participate in this lifesaving program to improve the health of our community,” said Sherry Hartnett, chief marketing and development officer, Baptist Health Care. “Mammography is a powerful tool in finding breast cancer before symptoms occur. Each year, we celebrate Breast Health Awareness Month as a great reminder for busy women to schedule their annual screenings.”
To schedule your annual mammogram or to learn more about eligibility requirements to receive a free mammogram, call 434-4080.
Online Audio: Listen To Northview Beat Baker
October 4, 2009
Northview Chiefs fans can now listen to Northview football games here on NorthEscambia.com — the official voice of the Northview High School Chiefs.
Join us each Sunday for a complete game playback from the Northview Chiefs. You will be able to listen to each game online, or even download the game to your MP3 player and take it with you.
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Minorities Can Learn About Doing Business With ECUA
October 4, 2009
Minority owned and operated businesses can learn more about doing business with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority during a two-hour event Thursday night in Pensacola.
ECUA will present “An Evening of Information and Opportunities” from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Pensacola Improv Center, 375 N. Pace Boulevard. The event is designed to improve communications between the ECUA and minority-owned and operated businesses.
The informational meeting is not a job fair, but an opportunity to educate attendees about the potential of doing business with the ECUA, while increasing participation in obtaining ECUA contracts. Participants will learn about the bidding process, qualification requirements, future business opportunities, and how the ECUA hiring process is conducted.
“An Evening of Information and Opportunities” is co-sponsored by the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce and will include presentations from the ECUA purchasing and human resources departments, handouts, and a question and answer session.
To learn more about this event, call (850) 476-5110 ext. 2245.
Murzin Appointed To Council On Military Base And Mission Support
October 4, 2009
Rep. Dave Murzin has been appointed to the Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support.
“It is a great honor to have been appointed to this position,” said Murzin. “The Council will be an essential element in maintaining the military presence here in Florida. The military is vital to our economy.”
Last June, a House bill sponsored by Murzin was signed into law creating the Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support. The council is responsible for providing community and state support to the 20 installations and three unified commands in Florida that would not only keep current infrastructure intact, but also promote the transfer of more military assets to Florida. The council is made up of gubernatorial appointees and House and Senate members. The council is tasked with strengthening Florida’s relationships with the military and help prevent any future base realignment rounds from negatively impacting the state.
Murzin said he is thankful for the opportunity to serve on the council, and that he is looking forward to working with the other council members.