Volunteer Sought For Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission
November 23, 2018
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission, or PEDC.
Escambia County residents interested in serving on the PEDC are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by the close of business on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Resumes should be submitted to Judy Witterstaeter, Agenda Program Coordinator, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 1591, Pensacola, FL 32502 or emailed to jhwitter@myescambia.com.
The duties of the PEDC are to actively seek new industry for the area and to promote expansion of existing industries. It is responsible for promoting and developing industrial parks and promoting tourism and convention activities for the Escambia County area.
Cantonment Rotary Provides Thanksgiving Meals For Nearly 1,000 People
November 22, 2018
Nearly 1,000 people can enjoy a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to the Cantonment Rotary Club.
Wednesday the club distributed everything for a turkey meal to 168 families — about 950 people in the North Escambia area, including Quintette and Carver Park. The recipients were chosen with the help of local school guidance counselors who helped identify families that might need a little help this time of year.
“We would never have been able to impact the number of families and especially the number of young people without the enthusiastic support of the administrations and guidance counselors of our seven partner schools – Lipscomb Elementary, McArthur Elementary, Pine Meadow Elementary, Jim Allen Elementary, Kingsfield Elementary, Ransom Middle, and Tate High. We truly appreciate how their partnership allows us to make our community a better place to live,” said Kevin Howell, Cantonment Rotary Thanksgiving project chair.
The Cantonment Rotary Club Thanksgiving project continues to grow. Last year, the club delivered meals to 545 people.
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Miracle League Holds Annual Turkey Fry
November 22, 2018
The Miracle League of Pensacola held their annual turkey fry fundraiser Wednesday at their park on East Nine Mile Road.
Volunteers with the Miracle League spent their day frying turkeys for a minimum donation, with all of the proceeds going to benefit the Miracle League.
The Miracle League provides physically and mentally challenged children a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field – just like other kids. MLP offers a unique and memorable opportunity these children would not otherwise have. It is a place where every player plays, every player hits, every player gets on base, every player scores, and every player wins – every inning.
Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny Thanksgiving, Clear And Cool Tonight
November 22, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thanksgiving Day: Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am. High near 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Molino Branch Library Holds Thanksgiving Coloring Contest
November 22, 2018
The Molino Branch Library held a Thanksgiving coloring contest, with winners receiving art supplies. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview, Ernest Ward Cheerleaders March In Disney Thanksgiving Parade
November 22, 2018
Cheerleaders from Northview High School and Ernest Ward Middle School marched in the Disney World Thanksgiving Parade in Orlando.
Each was named All-American and earned the opportunity during UCA cheerleader camp held during the summer.
They are Sarah Bailey, Chloe Criswell, Carsyn Dortch, Emma Gilmore, Jamison Gilman, Leah Hetrick, Sarah Hetrick, Taylor McMinn, , Madison Peterson and Leila Sanders. Zakayla Smith was also named an All-American cheerleader but unable to attend.
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ECFR: Cook That Thanksgiving Dinner Carefully To Avoid A Fire
November 22, 2018
Escambia County Fire Rescue is reminding residents to stay safe when cooking on Thanksgiving, which is the peak day for home cooking fires across the United States. In Escambia County, cooking fires account for 62 percent of all house fires.
Follow these tips to help prevent fires and to be better prepared in the event of a fire:
- Always have working smoke detectors in your home. For information about obtaining a home smoke detector, call 850-595-HERO (4376). City of Pensacola residents may call 850-436-5200 for smoke detector installation assistance.
- Have an escape plan and know two ways out of every room in your home.
- In the event of a fire, call 911 even if you think the fire is out.
- Never leave cooking food unattended. If you must leave the room, turn the stove off first.
- Do not panic if a pan catches on fire. Place a lid over the pan, turn the heat source off and let the pan cool.
- If a fire occurs in your oven, leave the door closed and turn the oven off to prevent the fire from spreading.
- Keep children at least 3 feet away from the stove.
- Never wear loose clothing while cooking.
- Keep the area around the stove clear of anything that can burn, including packaging, paper towels and dish cloths.
- Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so you don’t bump them.
Turkey Frying Safety Tips
- Use a fryer with thermostat controls. This will ensure the oil does not become overheated.
- Thaw your turkey completely. Ice on the bird will cause the oil to splatter.
- Don’t overfill the pot with oil. If you do, the oil will overflow when you add the turkey causing a fire hazard.
- Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the fryer.
- Always use the fryer outdoors.
Fire Statistics
- Unattended cooking is the leading factor in home cooking fires.
- Two-thirds of home cooking fires started when food or other cooking materials caught fire.
- Clothing was the item first ignited in less than one percent of these fires, but these incidents accounted for 18 percent of the cooking fire deaths.
- Ranges accounted for the largest share (62 percent) of home cooking fire incidents.
- More than half (55 percent) of reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victims tried to fight the fire themselves.
- Frying poses the greatest risk of fire.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Busiest Travel Weekend In 13 Years Predicted
November 22, 2018
AAA projects 54.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 4.8 percent increase over last year.
The 2018 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving travel volume in more than a dozen years (since 2005), with 2.5 million more people taking to the nation’s roads, skies, rails and waterways compared with last year. For the 48.5 million Americans planning a Thanksgiving road trip, INRIX, a global mobility analytics company, predicts travel times in the most congested cities in the U.S. could be as much as four times longer than a normal trip.
The vast majority of travelers – 48.5 million – will hit the road this Thanksgiving, nearly 5 percent more than last year.
The average price of a gallon of gas Wednesday night in Escambia County was $2.57, higher than $2.38 on year ago but down about 20 cents from one month ago.
The Thanksgiving holiday period is defined as Wednesday, November 21 to Sunday, November 25.
Four Northview Cheerleaders In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 21, 2018
Four Northview High School cheerleaders will march in Thursday’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
They are Shelby Bashore, Ashlan Harigel, Kherstin Johnson and Cloe Smith. Each auditioned for the opportunity back in July with Spirit of America.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a New York City tradition since 1924, attracting more than 3.5 million people to the streets of Manhattan every year. Record breaking freezing temperatures are expected for this year’s parade, the first below freezing temperatures at parade time since 1907.
The parade will air locally on NBC 15 from 9 a.m. until noon. It will also be streamed live on Verizon’s YouTube channel and at nbc.com/live (with a TV provider login).
Pictured top: Northview cheerleaders Cloe Smith, Ashlan Harigel, Kherstin Johnson and Shelby Bashore in New York. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Woman Charged With Attempting To Kidnap Child From Store
November 21, 2018
A Walnut Hill woman was charged with allegedly attempting to kidnap a child from an Escambia County store.
Shivoyer Monee English, age 37 of Cypress Street, allegedly lured a 2-year old child to her using a stuffed animal Tuesday at the Dollar General store at T and Cervantes streets. When the child approached, English grabbed the child’s wrists and tried to exit the store, according to Pensacola Police.
The mother stopped her and called 911.
English was charged with felony attempted kidnapping and possession of marijuana. She remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday with bond set at $51,000.