Photo Gallery: Molino Park Elementary Celebrates The Arts
February 24, 2018
Molino Park Elementary School held its annual Arts Day on Friday, with the students spending the day immersed in a variety of arts.
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Pictured top: Dancing to the beat of the Northview High School drum line during Arts Day Friday at Molino Park Elementary School. Pictured below: A performance by members of the Pensacola Symphony, twirlers from Twirl Girlz, and pottery with Larry Manning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Highway 29 Traffic Shifts Early Sunday North of I-10
February 24, 2018
Northbound traffic on Highway 29 between I-10 and Hannah Street (just south of Walmart) will be transitioned to the existing southbound lanes between during the early morning hours Sunday, weather permitting, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Southbound traffic will continue traveling on temporary lanes. This traffic shift will be in place for several months as crews prepare for the next phase of construction on the east side of Highway 29. Image courtesy FDOT for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘Mr. Pervert’ Gets Prison Time For Cyberstalking
February 24, 2018
A man who called himself “Mr. Pervert” has been sentenced to prison for cyberstalking over two dozen individuals.
Sean Michael Vest of Pensacola pleaded no contest to 18 counts of aggravated stalking and eight counts of obscene or harassing phone calls.
He was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation.
Prosecutors said between December 2016 and January 2017, Vest cyberstalked at least 26 people in the area, mostly in Escambia County.
Vest’s conduct included repeatedly calling and text messaging the victims obscene messages in which he threatened sexual violence to them or their loved ones. In the messages, Vest referred to the victims by their names. He also sent many of them altered photographs of themselves and loved ones he had taken from social media sources. In the messages, Vest referred to himself as “Mr. Pervert”, according to the State Attorney’s Office
Freeport Tops Northview In Chiefs’ Home Opener (With Gallery)
February 24, 2018
The Freeport Bulldogs topped Northview 3-0 in the Chiefs’ home opener Friday night in Bratt.
The game was scoreless until Freeport picked up two in the fifth before adding one in the sixth inning.
The Northview Chiefs will head to Foley on Monday to face Snook Christian before hosting Escambia County High School of Atmore on Tuesday.
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Tate Wrestlers Place At 1-2A District Championship
February 24, 2018
The Tate High School Wrestling Team recently placed fifth overall in the District 1-2A championships and regional qualifier. Individual medalists were (bottom row, L-R) Nate Golmon 152 pound district champion, Jacob Cochran 113 pound district champion, Brandon Biello 120 pound fourth place, Asst. Coach Patrick Brown; (top, L-R) Asst. Coach Dean Williams Jr, Anthony Stafford 182 pound second place, Azaya Purifoy 195 pound third place, Matthew Blalock 132 pound district champion, Head Coach Reggie Allen. Not pictured: Assistant Coach Vaughan Gehman and 160 pound forth place Juan Alvarez Jr. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Weekend Gardening: Edibles To Plant In February
February 24, 2018
Now is the time start planning your spring garden.
by Matt Lollar, UF/IFAS Extension
Know Your Season
Vegetable crops are usually grown by season. We are lucky in Florida because we have both a warm season and a cool season. We are unlucky too because we have very hot summers! Usually our spring crops suffer from too much heat and humidity in July and August. Cool season crops are typically planted from September to March, while warm season crops are typically planted in February and March or August and September. Eggplant and okra are outliers because they can usually make it through the summer. It’s important that you follow tried and true planting dates for the crops you intend to grow. You can find a very helpful table embedded in the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide that lists what to plant when.
As you may have noticed, North Florida has a very humid climate year-round. We not only have to give our crops extra care due to rain and humidity, but we also need to grow varieties adapted for our climate. Some recommended varieties are listed in Table 2 of the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide. You can also find some recommended varieties in Seed Sources for Florida Homegrown Vegetables. (Please note that some of the seed sources listed in this publication are geared more toward commercial growers, so they may be unavailable unless you intend to plant quite a few acres in one crop.)
Know How Green Your Thumb Is
Probably the most important thing about gardening is your level of commitment and experience. Take a few minutes to assess your skills as a gardener and the amount of time you are willing to commit to your garden. Then use the following list to help you determine what to plant.
- Easy to Grow in Florida – Radish, Collard, Turnip, Kale, English Pea, Green Bean, Sweet Potatoes
- Somewhat Easy to Grow in Florida – Okra, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Watermelon, Sweet Corn
- Hard to Grow in Florida – Tomato, Cantaloupe, Muskmelon, Pumpkin
This is only a short list, but I hope it gives you a starting point to help you determine your skill set.
Know the Difference Between Open Pollinated, Heirloom, and Hybrid Varieties
- Open-pollination of crops occurs when insects, birds, wind, or other natural mechanisms carry pollen from flower to flower. Seed can be saved from open-pollinated varieties which will produce crops with similar characteristics to their parents.
- Heirloom varieties have a history of being passed down within a family or community. As the name suggests, seed can be saved from heirloom varieties which will produce crops with similar characteristics to their parents.
- Hybridization is a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different varieties or species is crossed by human or natural mechanisms. Seed saved from hybrids will most likely not produce as vigorously as their parents and may produce crops that are significantly different from their parents.
Escambia 4-H Members Join 750 More In Green For 4-H Day In Tallahassee
February 23, 2018
About 800 members attended 4-H Day at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee Thursday, including over 60 youth from Escambia County.
4-H Day Day at the Capitol is a unique day where the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee is overrunning with a sea of 4-H green. The youth were able to learn about their state government and experience the political process first hand. Throughout the day, 4-H members heard from public officials, participated in educational workshops, and watched their legislators in action.P
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Cantonment Man Charged With Sending Explicit Photos Of Himself To Underage Teen
February 23, 2018
A Cantonment man has been charged with allegedly sending sexually explicit photographs of himself to a underage teen girl.
Zackery Ray Bowman, 21, was charged with two felonies — distribution of obscene material to a minor and cruelty toward child/transmit information harmful to minors.
Bowman allegedly sent the two photos to the girl using the account “Zack Bowman” on Facebook Messenger According to arrest report, he communicated on Facebook with the girl, trying to get her to cheat on her boyfriend, despite her requests to leave her alone and a statement that she was underage.
Bowman told her via Facebook that he didn’t care about her age, that age was just a number, the report states.
Deputies reported being able to see the photographs and messages and identify Bowman based upon the Facebook profile photos and tattoos on his left
Early Friday morning, Bowman was being held in the Escambia County Jail due to a violation of probation charge in an criminal mischief case.
Molino Museum Exhibit Features Midwife Bama Holley
February 23, 2018
The Molino Mid-County Historical Society is presenting an exhibit for Black History Month that features Missouria “Bama” Holley, a well loved and locally well known midwife. She delivered numerous babies in the Molino and North Escambia area from the 1920’s to the 1950’s.
Very little information has been found about Bama, mostly memories and stories which have been passed down through the generations.
Bama was born three days before Christmas 1877 in Alabama to parents that were likely slaves. She moved to Barth sometime shortly after the turn of the century. She married Aaron and continued to live with her three daughters in Barth. Census records from 1920 show her to be a 31-year old midwife, and her husband Aaron a 29-year old carpenter. In 1920 her daughters, considered to be Aaron’s stepdaughters, were listed as Janie M. Turner, 11, Elizabeth Turner, 5 and Mary Turner, 19. It is not known if the children were adopted or Bama’s children by a previous marriage.
By 1930, daughter Janie M. Turner had married to a Straughn in Molino. Janie died in 1943.
Bama was central figure in Barth, Molino, Cantonment and surrounding areas in North Escambia. She helped bring hundreds of children, both black and white, into the world, including the late Lillan Fillingim King. The museum housing the Bama Holley exhibit bears King’s name.
Bama died February 13, 1970, after a brief illness and is buried in Barth in the White Lily Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Bama Holley exhibit will be on display through February at the Lillian F. King Museum in the Molino Community Center, 6450 Highway 95A North. Museum hours are: 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is open every day except Wednesday, Sunday and holidays. For more information, call (850) 587-2011. Admission is free.
Pictured (top row) Jeanette Ward Parker, midwife Bama Holley holding baby Charles Ward, Almedia Ward, (middle row) Jean Parker, Ida Parker, Jessie Ward, Jr. (bottom row) Doug Parker, Jacob O. Parker, Jr., Bessie Ward and Annie Ward in an undated photograph. Pictured below: The Bama Holley exhibit in the Lillian F. King Museum in the Molino Community Center. Pictured bottom: Bama Holley’s obituary. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Shut Out The T.R. Miller Tigers
February 23, 2018
The Northview Chiefs shut out the T.R. Miller Tigers 9-0 Thursday night in Bratt.
Tori Herrington pitched a complete game, striking out 10 while walking one and allowing on hit.
For Northview: Ashley Ragsdale 2-4, 2RBI; Kendell Enfinger 3-4; Tori Herrington 3-4, RBI; Aubree Love 2-4, RBI; Lydia Smith 1-4. RBI; Valen Shelly 2-3, RBI; Heather Knowles 2-3 2RBI; Rylee Huskey 1-3, RBI: Sullivan 1-3..
The Chiefs will host Baker on Tuesday.
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