Lady Chiefs Split Games With Chipley (With Gallery)
February 21, 2015
The Northview Lady Chiefs lost to Chipley 4-1 Friday night at home in Bratt. Senior pitcher Mallory Ryan struck out 12 and allowed only two walks for the Lady Chiefs.
In junior varsity action, the JV Lady Chiefs beat Chipley 9-3.
Next week, the Lady Chiefs will be at home Monday night Washington, home Tuesday night against Baker and home Friday night against Baker. Junior varsity games begin at 4:00 with varsity games following at 6:00 each evening.
Photos by Gary Amerson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Brush Fire Extinguished
February 20, 2015
A half-acre brush fire in Walnut Hill was quickly extinguished on North Cypress Street in Walnut Hill Friday afternoon. The fire posed no serious threat to any structures. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fire Destroys Large, Two Story Escambia County Home
February 20, 2015
Fire destroyed a large two story home just off Scenic Highway Thursday night, leaving an elderly couple unharmed, but homeless.
The fire was reported just before 8 p.m. in the 4500 block of Baybrook Drive. The two-story, 5,100 square foot house was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. Within a short period of time, three of four sides of the home had collapsed.
The exact cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Firefighters were forced to keep water flowing on a neighboring home to protect it from the original blaze. There were no other injuries reported.
Escambia Fire Rescue stations from as far north as Cantonment responded to the blaze. Many firefighters were on scene for hours.
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NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Escambia County To Hold Job Opportunity Fairs
February 20, 2015
The Escambia County Human Resource Department will host a series of Job Opportunity Fairs for a total of 28 positions. These positions include Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) workers, maintenance workers and maintenance technicians, both for summer employment and temporary positions.
Below is a listing of the dates and times for the Job Opportunity Fairs:
Tuesday, February 24, from 9 to 11 a.m., Woodlands Heights, 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola
Tuesday, February 24, from 1 to 3 p.m., Lexington Terrace, 700 South Old Corry Field Road, Pensacola
Wednesday, February 25, from 9 to 11 a.m., Ebonwood Comm. Center, 3511 West Scott Street, Pensacola
Thursday, February 26, from 9 to 11 a.m., Molino Community Center , 6450 Highway 95-A, North, Molino
Thursday, February 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., Beulah Sr. Citizen Center, 7425 Woodside Drive, Pensacola
Governor Appoints Cantonment Man To Early Learning Coalition
February 20, 2015
Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced the appointment of Drew Hardgrave of Cantonment to the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County.
Hardgrave, 31, is an insurance agent with Hiles McLeod Insurance. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning February 19, 2015, and ending April 30, 2016.
The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County works to identify and meet the needs of children and families to lay the foundation for lifetime success by maximizing each child’s potential, preparing children to enter school ready to learn, and helping families achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Tate Aggies To Open 2015 Football Season In Biloxi
February 20, 2015
The Tate High School Aggies first football game of 2015 will be on the road at Biloxi High School.
In making the announcement, the Tate Quarterback club said the Showband of the South with join the team on the road trip. The date, times, student buses and a contract rate hotel are expected to be announced soon.
International Paper Again Named One Of ‘America’s Most Admired Companies’
February 20, 2015
International Paper has been named by FORTUNE magazine once again as one of “America’s Most Admired Companies” for the 12th time in the past 13 years.
“This is a tremendous accomplishment for our more than 430 dedicated employees here at the Pensacola Mill, who come to work every day looking to make a difference”, said Brett De Jong, Pensacola mill manager. “Congratulations to all of our employees for achieving this recognition once again and making a difference for all of us here in Northwest Florida.”
Out of the nine key attributes on which companies are judged, International Paper took the top spot in four of those categories within its industry. Those categories included, people management, use of corporate assets, financial soundness and global competitiveness.
Poarch Creek Indians Receive $1.55 Million Housing Grant
February 20, 2015
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Atmore have received a $1.55 million federal housing grant.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Thursday announced the $1,555,886 Indian Housing Block Grant for the Poarch Creeks. The award was part of $651 million in grants awarded nationwide to 586 Native American tribes in 34 states.
IHBG allocations are distributed each year to eligible Indian tribes or their tribally designated housing entities for a range of affordable housing activities. The funds primarily benefit low-income families living on Indian reservations or in other American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The amount of each grant is based on a formula that considers local needs and housing units under management by the tribe or designated entity.
Eligible activities for the funds include housing development, assistance to housing developed under the Indian Housing Program of the 1937 Housing Act, housing services to eligible families and individuals, housing management services, crime prevention and safety, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems.
East Beats West In All-Star Soccer
February 20, 2015
The East beat the West in both boys and girls all-star soccer Thursday night at Brosnaham Park..
In girls’ action, the East topped the West 6-4, and the East Boys beat the West 6-1. Teams were made up of the best high school senior players from the West — Escambia County, and the East — Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County.
Pictured top are Tate High School members of the West Girls team: Emily McAfee, Molly Pearce, Jennifer Clyde and Alexa Harmon.
Team members were as follows:
WEST GIRLS
Catholic — Gretchen Cagle, Midfield/GK
Catholic — Taylor Kukes, Forward
Escambia — Alexandria Krempin-Dykes, Midfield
Escambia — Moira Leonard, Goalkeeper
Pensacola — Lauren Pederson, Defender
Pensacola — Alex Allen, Wing/Striker
Pine Forest — Anna Legassey, Forward/Midfield
Pine Forest — Mandy Jackson, Midfield
Tate — Hannah Hargett, F/M
Tate — Alexa Harmon, Defender
Tate — Jennifer Clyde, D/M
Tate — Emily McAfee, Defender
Tate — Molly Pearce, Defender
Washington — Mallory Lurate, Goalkeeper
Washington — Natalie Williams, Midfield
Washington — Madison King, Defender
Washington — Mariah Bush, Midfield
West Florida — Brianna Schubeck, Forward/Midfield
West Florida — Morgan Duckworth, Goalkeeper
West Florida — Morgan Herpel, Defender
West Florida — Jordan Sortino, Defense
West Florida — Sommer Johnson, Midfield
WEST BOYS
Catholic — Harrison Carroll, Center Half/Utility
Catholic — Chandler Dixon, Midfield
Catholic — Taylor Evans, R/L Back, R/L Mid
Escambia — Patrick Mackovic, Def. mid-central
Escambia — Zach Slavin, Outside defender
Escambia — Paul Worshop, Wing/Midfield
Pensacola — Warren Curtiss Thies, Goalkeeper
Pensacola — Abdullah Alsaqr, Forward
Pensacola — Logan Patterson, Wing/Midfield
Pine Forest — Hunter Reavis, Right Wing
Tate — Kyle Capehart, Back
Tate — Keller Blaichard, Midfield
Washington — Chris Searcy, Forward
Washington — Evan Sheltry, Mid/defender
Washington — Jake Brown, Forward
Washington — Ben Stevens, Right Back
Washington — Bennett Gaston, Midfield
Washington — Keimon Johnson, Center Back
West Florida — Austin Boswell, Center Back
West Florida — Kai Estrada, Midfield
West Florida — Daniel Bowers, Goalkeeper
West Florida — Luan Nguyen, Forward
EAST GIRLS
Choctaw — Dani Weyer, Striker/center mid
Choctaw — Sydney Oliver, Center Back
Choctaw — Kayla Douglas, Forward, Outside Mid
Choctaw — Kelsey Douglas, Outside Mid
Fort Walton — Kierstin Creese, Center Defender
Fort Walton — Torie Greene, Center Forward
Fort Walton — Shelby Campbell, Midfield
Gulf Breeze — Veronica Williamson, Outside Mid/Forward
Gulf Breeze — Jessie Droogsma, Goal Keeper
Milton — Jenna Wade, Forward/Midfielder
Milton — Skylar Elsperman, Outside Midfield
Milton — Mariah Holt, Defender
Navarre — Rylie Slaybaugh, Center Mid
Navarre — Jessica Cook, Center Back
Niceville — Cassie Willis, Defender
Niceville — Jessica Chavis, Outside Mid/Forward
Niceville — Mandi Balcuinas, Forward
Niceville — Eli Craft, Honorary Captain
Pace — Hannah Abrams, Forward
Pace — Claire Taylor, Forward/Midfielder
Pace — Serena Colvin, Wide Back/Wide Mid
Pace — Kiersten Richardson, Center Back
Rocky Bayou — Shanon Barkman, Forward
EAST BOYS
Choctaw — Sean Hoffstatter, Forward
Choctaw — Shane Nicholson, Forward
Choctaw — Kahlee Wilson, Def. Mid
Choctaw — Luke Hambleton, Center Back
Choctaw — Brandon Castelin, Center Back
Crestview — Trent Simmons, Def/Mid
Crestview — Bryce Webb, Def/Mid
Fort Walton — Santiago Alvarado, Center Mid/CFWD
Fort Walton — Juan Pablo Rodriguez, FWD/LB
Gulf Breeze — Kyle Overlade, Defender/Ctr. Mid
Gulf Breeze — Matthew Cutler, Off. Mid/ Forward
Milton — Patrick Greene, Forward
Milton — Jonathan Pool, Defender
Navarre — Mason Goodnough, Goalkeeper
Navarre — Amuia Alford, GK/Forward
Navarre — Kameron Bethell, Midfield
Navarre — Robert Madril, Midfield/Forward
Navarre — Brandon Capenia, Midfield
Navarre — Malcolm Valdes, Midfield
Niceville — Michael Nalovic, Defender
Pace — Alex Brock, CB
Rocky Bayou — Cameron Esses, Midfield/Striker
Molino Park Names Volunteers, Partner Of The Year
February 20, 2015
Volunteers were honored during a luncheon Thursday at Molino Park Elementary School.
Volunteers of the year were announced, including Rachel Bradley, adult volunteer; Carolyn Cropper, senior adult volunteer; and Alianna Davis, youth volunteer. Jimmy’s Grill was named Molino Park’s Partner of the Year.
“There is no possible way that we can accomplish all that needs to be accomplished to grow God’s most precious gift, our children, without the helping hands and loving hearts of our volunteers,” Molino Park Principal Alice Woodward said. “We are very thankful for all of our volunteers.”