Cantonment Farmer’s Market Open Today
July 5, 2014
A local farmer’s market in Cantonment will be open Saturday for holiday weekend shoppers.
The Market at Saint Monica’s is open the first and third Saturdays of each month (including today) from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Items often for sale include fresh produce, meat, prepared foods, plants, jewelry, baked goods, arts, crafts and more. Today’s items will also feature used books.
The Market at Saint Monica’s in the parking lot of Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church, 699 South Highway 95-A, Cantonment.
Pictured: Fresh produce offered at a June edition of The Market at Saint Monica’s. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fireworks Accident Sends One From Molino To Hospital
July 5, 2014
One person was transported to the hospital from Molino following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded to the Tom Thumb at Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino just before 6:30 p.m. A male, about 24-years old, had been driven to the convenience store after a firecracker reportedly exploded in his hand.
He was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. It was not immediately known where the accident occurred.
4th Weekend Recipes: Patriotic Pops, Ice Cream Sandwiches
July 5, 2014
The Fourth of July calls for a carefree party, with good friends, fab food, fun and fireworks – a real star-studded holiday celebration.
Patriotic Pops cut into star shapes definitely say “Happy Fourth of July.” Decorated in red, white and blue icing, red licorice and colored candies, these easy-to-make crispy rice treats are a favorite for both youngsters and the grown-ups. The kids can lend a hand to help decorate by placing the candy pieces on the stars.
Add a taste of nostalgia for the child in all of us with Ice Cream Sandwiches – everybody loves ‘em. Homemade brownies and buttery vanilla cookies, sandwiched with the ice cream flavor of your choice are a cut above ice cream truck offerings. Give them the flair of the Fourth by rolling the edges in patriotic sprinkles and sugars. Or, dip part of the sandwich into melted candy melts and decorate with sprinkles for a fun and festive finish.
(Scroll down to see both recipes.)
Patriotic Pops
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
- 24 8-inch Cookie Treat Sticks
- Red, Blue and White Cookie Icing
- Red and blue candy-coated chocolates
- Red licorice
Preparation
- Spray Star Cookie Treat Pan and rubber spatula or wooden spoon with vegetable pan spray.
- In large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. Remove from heat and add cereal; mix well. Press into prepared pan; insert cookie sticks. When cool to touch, remove from pan. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture. (If mixture becomes hard to work with, microwave at 50% power 30 to 60 seconds to soften.)
- Outline treat as desired with Cookie Icing; add candy and licorice. Let dry at least 1 hour.
Serves
Makes about 2 dozen pops
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla Cookies
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract, orange extract or ground cinnamon (optional)
Preparation
- Brownies: Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray Ice Cream Sandwich Pan with vegetable pan spray.
- In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with chocolate chips. Whisk in sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add flour mixture; stir until just combined. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each pan cavity, spreading evenly.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted at an angle toward center comes out clean. Immediately remove to cooling rack; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Vanilla Cookies: Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray Ice Cream Sandwich Pan with vegetable pan spray.
- In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Whisk in sugars, eggs, vanilla and, if desired, other extract or cinnamon; mix well. Add flour mixture; mix until blended. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each pan cavity, spreading evenly.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted at an angle toward center comes out clean. Immediately remove to cooling rack; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.
- To Assemble: 1 quart ice cream, any flavor
- Assorted Patriotic Mix Sprinkles and Red and Blue Sugars
- White Candy Melts, melted (optional)
- Scoop about 1/4 cup ice cream onto smooth side of half of the brownies. Top with remaining brownies, pressing gently. If desired, roll edge of sandwiches in sprinkles or sugars. Wrap and freeze immediately.
- Or, dip a portion of the sandwich in melted candy melts; add sprinkles and sugars. Freeze 5 minutes to set, then wrap and freeze until ready to serve.
Serves
Makes about 12 ice cream sandwiches
Fire Causes Minor Damage To Molino Mobile Home
July 5, 2014
A laundry area fire caused minor damage inside a mobile home in Molino Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 5 p.m. in the 6000 block of Highway 95A, across from Highland Baptist Church. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control. There were no injuries reported. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Century Seniors Celebrate The Fourth
July 5, 2014
The residents of the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated the Fourth of July with an old fashioned picnic Friday.
Kids from the nearby Campfire USA Century Learning Center brought cards and handmade bracelets for some of the residents, and residents shared watermelon with the kids. The facility residents, in addition to the traditional picnic items, enjoyed 15 watermelons donated by Charlotte Lowry.
Pictured: Fourth of July picnic fun at the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center Friday. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Drop Bay To Bay Series Opener 6-2 To The BayBears
July 5, 2014
The Mobile BayBears bested the Pensacola the Blue Wahoos 6-2 Friday night. The BayBears scored five runs over the first two innings against Blue Wahoos starter Daniel Corcino to cruise to victory in the opener of the second installment of the Bay-to-Bay Series.
Mobile used six hits, three walks and one Blue Wahoos error to plate three runs in the first and second innings. Pensacola was held to just four hits in the game, but one was a two-run home run from Travis Mattair in the seventh inning. It was his first home run since June 5 at Montgomery.
The Blue Wahoos bullpen was strong again working a combined 1.2 scoreless innings. The only base runners that James Walczak and Fabien Williamson allowed were a pair of walks. Blue Wahoos relievers have now worked 17 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to Tuesday, July 1.
Corcino (L, 7-7) settled down after the second. He was finished after 5.1 inning having allowed 6 R/4 ER on seven hits with four walks and four strikeouts. BayBears starter Eric Brooks (W, 1-0) baffled Blue Wahoos hitters for 5.0 innings. He earned the win after allowing just two hits with five strikeouts.
The series continues on Saturday with RHP Jon Moscot (4-7, 3.08) set to start for the Blue Wahoos against BayBears RHP Archie Bradley (0-0, 1.23). First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. from Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile.
by Tommy Thrall
Rev. Fillmore L. Enfinger
July 5, 2014
Rev. Fillmore L. Enfinger passed from this life and was received by his Lord on July 5, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Escambia County, Florida. He was born in 1932 and raised in Molino and was one of the few remaining graduates of the old Molino School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
During his ministry, he pastored Eighth Ave. Baptist Church (Beulah), Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church (McDavid), Six Mile Creek Baptist Church (Tampa) and First Baptist of Cottage Hill (Cantonment). Earlier in life, he also worked 24 years at St. Regis Paper Company. Rev. Enfinger was well loved and respected by all who knew him. North Escambia County had lost a great man and a humble minister. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Rev. Enfinger was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Mattie Enfinger; three brothers, Kenneth, Melvin and James Enfinger and one grandson, Dale Nathan Enfinger, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Fant Enfinger; his three sons, Randy (Denise), Wesley (Lisa) and Dale (Cora); brother, Everette Enfinger; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a world of friends.
Visitation will be Monday, July 7, 2014, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel North. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements
Elvena Brannon
July 5, 2014
Elvena Brannon, age 61 of Santa Rosa County, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2014. from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. with Bro. Copeland officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Barbara Evelyn Pettis
July 5, 2014
Barbara Evelyn Pettis, 94, of Cantonment, passed away July 3, 2014.
A visitation will be held Monday July 7, 2014, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m.
American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Pensacola
July 4, 2014
An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Pensacola International Airport Thursday night due to a “strong odor” in the cabin.
Flight 386 was en route from Jacksonville International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport when the incident was reported. As a precaution, the MD-80 was diverted to Pensacola.
A spokesman for American Airlines said all 115 passengers and five crew members aboard the plan were unharmed. The passengers boarded a different plane and were shortly back en route to Dallas.