Northview, Ernest Ward Place In FFA Sub-District Career Development Events
January 10, 2017
Recently at the FFA Sub-District Career Development Events, the following students and teams placed from Northview High School and Ernest Ward Middle School.
1st Place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking- Mitchell Singleton, Northview (pictured top)
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1st Place in Safe Tractor Operations- Donnie Dixon, Northview (above)
3rd Place in Parliamentary Procedures- Northview High School (above)
3rd Place in FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies- Ernest Ward Middle School (above)Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Youth, Volunteers Brave Cold For Livestock Weigh-in
January 8, 2017
Youth and volunteers braved freezing temperatures Saturday morning in Molino as the Gulf Coast Agricultural and Natural Resources Youth Organization held a mandatory weigh-in.
The event at the 4-H facilities on South Highway 99 was a precursor to the 2017 GCA/NRYO Spring Livestock show which will be held on April 1. The day included preliminary swine, market goat and market lamb weigh-ins.
The GCA/NRYO Spring Livestock is open to all FFA and 4-H members in southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida.
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Freezing Cold — Pets, Plants, Pipes And Other Tips
January 7, 2017
When temperatures fall into the 20’s, it is time to take necessary precautions to protect pipes, pets and plants, and check on elderly friends and neighbors.
For tonight’s latest forecast, click here.
Here are ways to stay safe during this year’s first round of cold temperatures, courtesy of the American Red Cross:
- Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing body heat.
- Know the signs of hypothermia – confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. If someone has these symptoms, they should get immediate medical attention.
- Watch for symptoms of frostbite including numbness, flushed gray, white, blue or yellow skin discoloration, numbness or waxy feeling skin.
- Bring the pets indoors. If that’s not possible, make sure they have enough shelter to keep them warm and that they can get to unfrozen water.
- Avoid frozen pipes – run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent them from freezing. Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night to help avoid freezing pipes.
- Do not use a stove or oven to heat the home.
- Space heaters should sit on a level, hard surface and anything flammable should be kept at least three feet away.
- If using a fireplace, use a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
- Turn off space heaters and make sure fireplace embers are out before leaving the room or going to bed.
And here are a few extra details and tips from ECUA on protecting pipes against the freeze:
- Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas: Pipes located in unheated areas of your house, such as a garage or crawl space under the house or in the attic, are subject to freezing. If you have time to do this before freezing temperatures arrive, wrap these pipes with insulation materials made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found in most hardware stores or home improvement centers.
- Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses: Detach all hoses from faucets and allow them to drain. This action guards against the water in the hose or pipe from freezing and bursting the faucet or pipe to which it is connected.
- Run a trickle of water: When forecasts call for sustained and / or severe freezing temperatures, run a thin trickle of water from the faucet furthest from the water line coming to your house. Usually this is in a room at the back of the house or outside, in the yard. Allowing the water to circulate through your home’s plumbing helps to keep it from freezing. Some consider this a waste of water but the cost of the water used is extremely slight compared to repairing broken pipes and the resulting water damage.
- Remember the backflow preventer: Residents and business owners who have backflow preventers on their properties for water lines, fire lines, irrigation systems, and swimming pools need to protect their backflow preventers from freeze as well. Extended freezes can burst the body of the backflow assembly, rendering it useless. Wrap these pipes with insulation materials, made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found in most hardware stores or home improvement centers. If the device and the water line are not in use at this time (i.e., irrigation system or swimming pool lines), shut off the water supply line and drain the backflow device.
Northview Grad Deploys To Africa In Command Of Arkansas Guard Unit
January 6, 2017
A Century native has deployed for Africa in command of his Arkansas Army National Guard Unit.
Capt. Tony Stallworth of the Echo Company 39th Brigade Support Battalion is a 2002 graduate of Northview High School.
The unit’s 66 soldiers will first go to Fort Bliss in Texas for about a month to prepare for a 10 to 11 month mission in Djibouti on the Horn of Africa, providing logistical support for an American airbase.
Stallworth is the son of the late Anthony Stallworth, Sr. and Beverly Stallworth. He and his wife Shieisha Stallworth have two daughters, Amaya and Anya Stallworth.
Pictured top: The Echo Company 39th Brigade Support Battalion deployed from Warren, AR. Pictured inset: Capt. Tony Stallworth. Photos courtesy the Saline River Chronicle News, Saline for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
George Stone Law Enforcement Academy Donates To Backpack Project
January 5, 2017
Students enrolled in the Law Enforcement Academy at George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center spend 33 weeks learning everything they need to become qualified to take the State Officer Certification Exam that, when completed and passed, will allow the student to become a certified law enforcement officer with municipal and county agencies throughout the state of Florida.
Every Law Enforcement Class in the GSTCs Criminal Justice training program is encouraged to take on a special cause for their class service project as a way to give back to the community. L.E. Class #45 chose the Escambia County School District’s Maintenance Department’s program Backpack Project USA for their class project. After contacting the Maintenance Department to get a wish list, they solicited donations and purchased the needed items.
Class #45’s assistant commander, Kevin Hill said, “After Mr. Lyster, (academy coordinator) suggested the Backpack Project, we realized there was a way we could help a student who may not get enough to eat over the weekend by simply donating some of the items on the wish list. In turn, this allowed us, the students of L.E. Class #45, to help make a big difference in the lives of children in need and in turn begin to give to the community as we would do as those sworn to serve and protect.”
The items have been delivered to the Maintenance Department for distribution in January. Class #45 has also received an invitation to attend the annual 2017 Family Fishing Rodeo and Fish Fry scheduled for next Labor Day.
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2016 In Photos: August
January 3, 2017
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2016 in photos with a look at August.
One person was killed during an explosion at the Airgas plant in Cantonment.
The Tate Aggies hit the road for a season opener win against Biloxi.
The Northview Chiefs opened their season with a loss on the road to Crestview.
Century Mayor Freddie McCall announced that the town was applying for $1.3 million in housing and tornado recovery grants.
The Florida Department of Transportation installed signage on two dangerous curves in Century.
ECUA and Escambia County held a held a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of ECUA’s Interim Materials Recycling Facility, or IMRF, at the Perdido Landfill.
The State Attorney charged four members of a Century Citizens Advisory Task Force with a non-criminal Sunshine Law violation.
“We Back The Blue” yard signs aooeared across the North Escambia area to show support for local law enforcement. This sign was on Mayo Street near Hecker Road in Century.
It was announced in August that many historic homes would be repaired or rebuilt following a February tornado.
Students headed back to class in the North Escambia area.
Free backpacks and school supplies were distributed in Century to hundreds of children in need, thanks to a family honoring the memory of one of their own, in a program called “Dedria’s Gift”
Fire destroyed a mobile home near Walnut Hill.
An open house was held at the new Century Academy, a private, non-profit K-12 school that will specialize in teaching children diagnosed with autism and other related learning disabilities.
The City of Atmore officially signed off on an agreement with Hunstville-based Brown-Precision that will bring 100 new jobs and a multi-million dollar investment to a new industrial park. And officials say they hope it is just the beginning of the job announcements in a new aerospace corridor.
A thunderstorm brought heavy rains, flooding the Highway 29, Highway 97 intersection.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held a “Milkshake With A School Resource Officer” event at Chick-fil-A on Nine Mile Road.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Local Cheerleaders March In London New Year’s Day Parade
January 2, 2017
Three local cheerleaders took part in the New Year’s Day parade in London on Sunday.
Pictured above (L-R) are Autumn Albritton, Northview High School; Mallory Gibson, Northview High School; and Kamryn McGinty, Pine Forest High School.
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2016 In Photos: April
December 30, 2016
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2016 in photos with a look at April.
An April sunset in North Escambia.
After an absence of several years, baseball and softball returned in April to the Cantonment Ballpark.
Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
It was announced that former Century High School and the football stadium on Hecker Road will be demolished due to tornado damage.
“The Bully Plays” was presented at Tate High School.
The 20th Annual Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games were held in April at Tate High School with over 500 student athletes. Over 600 Tate student volunteers assisted as “buddies” and event workers.
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation honored 68 of Escambia County’s outstanding creative high school seniors at the 2016 Mira Creative Arts Awards Ceremony in Pensacola, including these students from Tate High School.
For the third year in a row, the Tate Lady Aggies won the District 1-7A title over Pace at Escambia High School.
An Earth Day Celebration was held in Century.
New members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Organization (GCA & NRYO) Spring Livestock Show was held in Molino.
The first Black Jacket Jamboree beautiful baby contest was held during the Blue Jacket Jamboree in Molino.
The annual Blue Jacket Jamboree was held at the 4-H Center in Molino with arts and crafts, kids’ activities, food, a car show and more. All proceeds from the event benefited the Northview High School FFA and FFA Scholarship Fund.
Molino Park Elementary Principal Appears On ‘Good Morning America’
December 29, 2016
Molino Park Elementary School Principal Lisa Arnold made a brief appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday. Senior meteorologist Rob Marciano spoke to Arnold on air. Lisa Arnold was in New York City with her daughter Emily. Courtesy images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Council On Aging Distributes Over $30K In Gifts To Nearly 800 Clients
December 28, 2016
The Council on Aging of West Florida distributed $31,314 worth of gifts to 791 clients across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this Christmas.
The crafts, blankets, clothing, decorations, household goods and hygiene products were given to the Council on Aging by 43 area donors and organizations.
This marks one of the most successful years for the Council on Aging’s annual drive to give presents to homebound aging adults in the area. Each year, the Council will begin receiving gifts in early to mid-November before distributing them at Senior Dining Sites, The Retreat, and other distribution points across the two-county region. Some volunteers, like those from Temple Beth El and Navy base-workers, even elected to play Santa Claus and go on dedicated gift-delivery routes, spreading joy to all they encountered.
“Seniors are neglected more than any other group,” said Debbie Manning, who hand-made many gifts this year. “During Christmas especially, kids are taken care of through Toys for Tots and other programs. Seniors are the least represented group.”
In addition to the presents that delivered holiday cheer to hundreds of aging adults, the Council on Aging helped distribute hundreds of blankets and dozens of heaters to senior citizens who are particularly vulnerable to the cold weather this time of year.
“I’ve seen moms with children, heads of companies, and retirees alike go out of their way to purchase that special gift they knew would warm the heart of someone they have never even met,” said Tricia Dixon, volunteer coordinator for the Council on Aging. “For some elderly adults, these are the only presents they receive. Many have family who no longer live here or have passed on, so it brings them a special kind of joy as they unwrap items meant especially for them. It reminds them that we still care, that we are happy to give back to those who have given us so much.”
“It took all of our staff cooperating throughout the month of December to make this program run smoothly,” said Margaret Jerauld, the Council’s activities supervisor. “From compiling master lists of clients, to pickup and delivery of gifts, to counting donations and getting thank you letters written, the great staff at the Council on Aging worked together to make the 2016 Christmas season special for seniors in our area.”
If you are interested in volunteering to help the Council on Aging, or if you would like to drop off any new heaters or blankets, call (850) 432-1475.
