Mark Your Calendar: Plans Underway For Molino Christmas Parade
November 18, 2010
Plans are being made now for the 8th Annual Molino Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 4.
The parade begins at 1 p.m. and will travel from the west end of Crabtree Church Road to the Molino Ballpark, where there will be a bake sale and Santa will visit with the children.
Entries are being accepted now for the parade; pre-register at Fran’s Diner, or register the day of the parade. Parade line-up will be at 12:15. Entry fees are $15 for floats or vehicles, and motorcycles, golf carts and horses are $5 each. Go karts and 4-wheelers are not allowed.
For more information, contact Jayson Ging at (850) 587-2825, Fran’s Diner at (850) 587-2803 or Darrell Wilson at (850) 516-6652.
All proceeds from the parade benefit Molino area children in need during the Christmas season. Donations of toys and non-perishable food items are also being accepted at Fran’s Diner.
In the event of rain, the parade will be rescheduled for Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m.
Former Pastor Sentenced For Passing Fake Prescriptions
November 18, 2010
A former Alabama pastor accused of passing fake prescriptions at a Century pharmacy has been sentenced
Bertha Y. Wright, 44, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months community control on multiple drug-related charges for attempting to fill fake prescriptions at Century Pharmacy on Mayo Street in March, the pharmacist suspected that they were fraudulent. Julie Moran called the doctor that allegedly issued the prescriptions, Dr. David Smith in Jay, and determined they were indeed fraudulent, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office incident report.
The first prescription was written for Phenergan and codeine. The second was for 180 methadone tablets, and the third was for 120 Soma tablets. All three were dated March 3, 2010. Deputy David Bashore contacted Dr. Smith by phone, and he advised that he last saw Wright in February and had written no new prescriptions for Wright.
Inside Wright’s purse, Bashore located an unlabeled prescription bottle containing methadone, a bottle with generic Lorcet and generic Soma mixed together, and a third bottle with methadone.
When deputies Michael Coburn and Tod Day searched Wright’s vehicle across the street from the pharmacy, they discovered a variety of medications — the sheriff’s office incident report lists about a dozen other medications by their identification numbers. The report identified 127 hydrocodone tablets and the muscle relaxer Carisoprodol. An ice-filled cooler in the vehicle also contained three bottles of an unknown substance, according to deputies. The vehicle and the medications were seized as evidence by the sheriff’s department.
Wright was reportedly a pastor at a Mt. Vernon, Alabama, church.
Deputies Name 3 Men Wanted For Questioning In Escambia Murder
November 18, 2010
Three people are wanted for questioning by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a November 6 homicide.
Investigators said they want to question the three men in connection with the murder of Joel Harris, 20, who died in a drive-by shooting on Texar Drive near the Escambia County School District’s Hall Center.
Darius Devon Williams, 19, was arrested Wednesday night on charges of two counts of failure to appear, contempt of court and aggravated assault without intent to kill. He is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond. All of the charges are unrelated to the murder.
Deputies are also looking for Kendell Jamal Cushon, 20; and Anthony Martiz Whitehurst, 20. Cushon and Whitehurst have not been charged with any crime.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Whitehurst or Cushon is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Jr. Miss, Miss Jay Named
November 18, 2010
The Jr. Miss Jay and Miss Jay were named recently in an event sponsored by the Jay High School FCCLA to support chapter projects and attend a February educational program.
Pictured above are the Jr. Miss Jay winners (L-R) Morgan Nelson, 3rd; Savannah Dubose, 1st; Launa Burkhead, Queen; and Danielle Harrington, 2nd.
Pictured below are the Miss Jay winners (L-R) Morgan Lewis, 1st; Leely Trevino, Queen; and Crystal Brown, 2nd.
Submitted photos from Junia Fischer, Photo by Fischer, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Poarch Creek Pow Wow Dancers To Present Century Library Program
November 18, 2010
The Poarch Creek Pow Wow Dancers will perform Creek Native Dancing and demonstrate traditional customs this afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
The event, which is free and open to children of all ages, begins at 4:00 at the library, 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call (850) 256-6217.
Town Of Century Joins Relay
November 18, 2010
The Town of Century is jumping on board with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
“This is Century and we need to participate,” Mayor Freddie McCall said.
The town is forming a team for the May 13-14, 2011 event at the old Century High School stadium.
“We need to support this,” Century Councilman Henry Hawkins said. “If we get involved in relay perhaps some other businesses will get involved.”
For more information on the Century Relay for Life, or to sign up a team, visit CenturyRelay.com.
3rd Grade Grandparents Breakfast Friday At Molino Park
November 18, 2010
The Molino Park Elementary School 3rd Grade Grandparent’s Breakfast will be held Friday morning.
The breakfast, hosted by the Molino Park PTA, begins at 8 a.m. Grandparents should call the school at (850) 587-5265 to register.
Take The Pledge To Become Involved With Your Child’s Education
November 18, 2010
Thursday was the 17th annual “National Parental Involvement Day” — a day that encourages parents to become involved in the education of their child(ren).
National Parental Involvement Day, held on the third Thursday of each November, was started by in 1994 Project Appleseed, an organization founded as a nonprofit resource and advocate for families engaged in education.
Parents are asked to take the following pledge from written by the Florida Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) of FND to encourage and support the home-school connection in order to emphasize the importance of the impact of parental involvement on student academic achievement.
I pledge to support my child’s education to the best of my ability. I will have high expectations for my child to succeed in school and in life. I will make my child’s education a priority, and model positive actions and attitudes. I will partner with my child’s school to ensure I am informed and involved in all aspects of my child’s education, and will be an active advocate for my child’s education. I understand that education is the key to success, and will do everything I can to nurture my child’s ability to learn.
Escambia Sheriff Named To Gov-Elect Scott’s Transition Team
November 18, 2010
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has been appointed to the transition teams of both Governor-elect Rick Scott and Attorney General-elect Pam Bondi.
Morgan was named to Scott’s “Law and Order Transition Team” to serve on the Corrections committee. For Bond’s transition team, Morgan will advise on gangs.
Scott has tasked his team with identifying innovative ideas from the private sector, success stories from other states, cost-saving opportunities and legislative priorities that will assist him as he prepares to officially take office in January.
Brewton Middle Gets Controversial Win Over Ernest Ward
November 17, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles lost a controversial game to Brewton Middle School boys on Tuesday, and the Lady Eagles were also defeated.
Controversy erupted at the end of the boys game, with the score thought to be Brewton 22, Ernest Ward 23. But the official scorebook showed the final to be Brewton 24, Ernest Ward 22.
The Ernest Ward Lady Eagles fell to Brewton Middle School’s Lady Tigers 34-21.