Cool Pics: Hummingbird Moth
October 11, 2013
Sheila Bryan first thought hummingbirds were visiting the goldenrods blooming in her backyard, but with a closer look discovered she was actually looking at hummingbird moths. The moth has a hovering behavior and an audible humming noise which makes it look remarkably like a hummingbird while it is feeding on flowers. Submitted photos by Sheila Bryan for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Extension Service: Worms In Local Trees Not A Concern
October 10, 2013
Fall webworms are active in local trees but are not a concern at this time of the year, according to the Escambia County Extension Service. Caterpillars are feeding on leaves and trees may not look their best as a result, but they will survive just fine. If you can reach the webs and caterpillars you may try to physically remove them but insecticides and pruning are not recommended practices at this time of the year. Leaves are getting ready to fall off and trees will put out new foliage next year, the Extension Service said. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Bachelor On CMT’s New Season Of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’
October 10, 2013
A Flomaton man will be among 22 bachelors competing to win the heart of a Southern belle when CMT’s “Sweet Home Alabama” begins a new season.
Jacob Lambert, an Atmore fireman and rescue diver, will be among 11 country guys joining 11 city slickers living together in a house in Fairhope while vying for the attention and affection of Kelsey Smith. A former Marine, Lambert looks up to his grandparents as an example of real love, and he cannot wait to start a family and life like theirs. Jacob believes real American living happens out in the country.
In each of the 10 one-hour episodes, Kelsey will say goodbye to more of her suitors as she searches for her one true love.
Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Kelsey considers herself a romantic and is ready to find the love of her life. She is currently studying elementary education at Shelton State Community College and has volunteered at a local school for the past four years. In 2012 she was crowned Miss Motorsports Hall of Fame, and with this title she was able to serve the community of Talladega and volunteer with children across the state. In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys watching SEC football and spending time with her family, including her three sisters.
Sweet Home Alabama airs beginning Friday, November 15 at 8 p.m. on CMT.
Photos courtesy CMT for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Carnley Graduates From Basic Training
October 10, 2013
Air Force Airman Dixie L. Carnley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Carnley is the daughter of Shannon Burkett of Cotton Ridge Road, Flomaton and Mike Carnley of Carnley Road, Century.
She is a 2011 graduate of Northview High School.
Ernest Ward Middle Names September Students Of The Month
October 9, 2013
Ernest Ward Middle School has named their September Students of the Month. They are: (L-R) Henry Wiggins, sixth grade; Madelyn Plant, seventh grade; and Triston Long, eighth grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Taking A Bite Out Of Hunger: Peanut Butter Drive Underway
October 8, 2013
The Escambia County Extension office, the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the EscaRosa Young Farmers and Ranchers and the Florida Peanut Producer Association are collecting peanut butter now through mid-November to help take a bite out of hunger.
The groups are accepting donations of unopened jars of peanut butter to be donated to local food pantries during Farm-City Week.
“Let’s keep children eating locally grown peanuts in healthy, nutritious, and yummy peanut butter,” is a slogan being promoted for the drive. The extension service said the average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before graduating high school.
Unopened jars of peanut butter of any brand can be dropped off until November 15 at any of the following locations:
- Escambia County Extension office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
- Escambia Farm Bureau, 153 Highway 97, Molino
- Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 North W Street, Pensacola
- Escambia County Community & Environment Dept. 223 Palafox Place, 3rd Floor, Pensacola
- Gilmore Services, 31 East Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
For more information contact Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230.
Pictured top: Local peanut grower Rodney Helton and his granddaughters. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
It’s All About the Benjamins: New $100 Bill In Circulation Beginning Today
October 8, 2013
The new redesigned $100 note went into circulation Tuesday. This note, which incorporates new security features such as a blue, 3-D security ribbon, is designed to be easier for the public to authenticate but more difficult for counterfeiters to replicate.
The new design for the $100 note was unveiled in 2010, but its introduction was postponed following an unexpected production delay. To ensure a smooth transition to the redesigned note when it begins circulating in October, the U.S. Currency Education Program is reaching out to businesses and consumers around the world to raise awareness about the new design and inform them about how to use its security features.
The U.S. Treasury offers the following information about the new $100 bill:
It Is Not Necessary to Trade in Old-Design $100 Notes for New Ones. All U.S. currency remains legal tender, regardless of when it was issued.
Know Its Features. Know It’s Real. The fight against counterfeiting depends on the public knowing how to use the security features in U.S. currency.
- Although less than 1/100th of one percent of the value of all U.S. currency in circulation is reported counterfeit, the $100 note is the most widely circulated and most often counterfeited denomination outside the U.S.
- Protect yourself by using the new and enhanced security features in the redesigned $100 note that thwart potential counterfeiters from producing high-quality fakes.
Two Security Features:
3-D Security Ribbon: A blue ribbon on the front of the $100 note with images of bells and 100s.
- Tilt the note back and forth while focusing on the blue ribbon. You will see the bells change to 100s as they move.
- When you tilt the note back and forth, the bells and 100s move side to side. If you tilt it side to side, they move up and down.
- The ribbon is woven into the paper, not printed on it.
Bell in the Inkwell: A color-shifting bell, inside a copper inkwell, on the front of the note. o
- The inkwell and bell are both copper until you move the $100 note.
- Tilt it to see the bell change from copper to green, an effect which makes the bell seem to appear and disappear within the inkwell.
Molino Fire Station Conducts Safety Program At The Molino Library
October 8, 2013
Members of the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue conducted a children’s fire safety program Monday afternoon at the Molino Branch Library. Children of all ages had a chance to meet their local firefighters and climb aboard a fire engine. They learned about fire safety and what it takes to become a real firefighter. Pictured: Tucker tries on a fireman’s helmet during a fire safety program Monday afternoon at the Molino Branch Library. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Solari Named National Merit Commended Student
October 8, 2013
Courtney Solari of Northview High School has been named a Commended Student in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.
A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by Principal Gayle Weaver to Solari.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2014 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2014 competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Let The Music Play: Jay And Northview Bands (Photo Gallery)
October 7, 2013
There is plenty going on under the Friday night lights at a high school football. In addition to the gridiron action, there’s also band performances and cheerleaders leading the crowds.
For a gallery form both the Chief sand Royals cheerleaders, click here.
For a game summary and football action photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
