Late Rally Not Enough For Wahoos In 5-4 Loss
May 14, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored three runs in the ninth inning and left the tying run at second base in a 5-4 loss to the Birmingham Barons Tuesday night at Regions Field. The Barons scored five runs over the fourth and fifth innings against Wahoos starter Michael Lorenzen (L, 2-2) to shore up the series win over the Wahoos.
The Wahoos had a brief 1-0 lead after plating a run in the third, but the Barons rallied for two off Lorenzen in the fourth. In the fifth, Birmingham used four hits to score three more against the Wahoos starter. He allowed season highs in hits (8) and runs (5R/ER) over 5.0 innings. It was the first time this season he allowed more than two runs in a start.
Trailing by four runs in the ninth inning, the Wahoos loaded the bases with nobody out against former Wahoo Parker Frazier. A fielder’s choice, sacrifice fly and an error led to the three runs before the Barons escaped the jam to hang on for the win. Yorman Rodriguez paced the offense for Pensacola with a 2-for-4 game. Elvin Ramirez and James Walczak combined to work three scoreless innings out of the Blue Wahoos bullpen allowing just a hit each.
Barons (W, 2-2) starter Scott Snodgress held the Wahoos to just 1R/0ER over 7.0 innings to earn his second win of the season. Nester Molina (S, 1) came in to get the final out in the ninth and he picked up his first save of the year.
The two teams will wrap up the series on Wednesday morning beginning at 11a.m. RHP Mikey O’Brien will get the nod for the Blue Wahoos while RHP Terry Doyle will go for the Barons.
by Tommy Thrall
Escambia Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
May 14, 2014
An Escambia County man has claimed a $1 million top prize in the 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. John Kyles, 56, chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $711,505.77. Kyles purchased his winning ticket from Tom Thumb, located at 4805 Mobile Highway in Pensacola. The retailer received a bonus commission of $2,000 for selling the $1 million winning ticket. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Residential Flood Debris Drop Off Site Open
May 14, 2014
Escambia County has opened a Residential Debris Drop-Off Site at the John R. Jones Athletic Park, 555 East Nine Mile Road. Hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday until further notice.
This debris drop-off site will only available to Escambia County residents. Businesses and commercial haulers are prohibited.
Material accepted at this drop-off site will be limited to storm generated mixed construction and demolition waste. Household garbage, household hazardous waste or tires are not accepted.
For more information, contact Escambia County Solid Waste Management at (850) 937-2160.
Fire Marshal Investigating Possible Arson
May 13, 2014
A morning fire at a Cantonment mobile home is under investigation as a possible arson by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The fire was reported about 5:54 a.m. on the northern end of Robinson Street in Cantonment by a 911 caller that indicated the fire was the work of an arsonist. Firefighters reported light smoke coming from the structure when they arrived on scene.
There were no injuries reported.
Man Enters Diversion Program In Animal Cruelty Case
May 13, 2014
An Escambia County man has entered a pretrial intervention program in an 2013 horse starvation case.
Marcus James McCreary, 41, pleaded no contest to two animal cruelty charges. He was ordered by Judge E.P. Nickinson to complete community service work, own no horses for at a least a year and pay $567.25 in restitution to Panhandle Equine Rescue.
In the fall of 2013, PER received a report that a very thin horse was down in McCreary’s yard on Bowman Avenue, just off Nine Mile Road. PER and Escambia County Animal Control responded and found two Tennessee Walking Horses in poor condition — one unable to get up on her own. McCreary voluntarily signed ownership of the horses, mares name Capona and Sweet Mary, over to PER.
Until the pretrial intervention program, charges will be dismissed in one year against McCreary if he successfully completes the steps ordered by the judge.
Pictured: Capona, one of two horses seized from Marcus James McCreary, in September 2013 (above) and after recovery and being trained to ride in May 2014. Courtesy photos from Panhandle Equine Rescue for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sewage Release Health Alert Rescinded For Escambia River
May 13, 2014
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County has rescinded the health alert issued May 2 for the Escambia River south of Becks Lake Road.
“The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County feels that the water quality in these areas has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels,” the department said in a news released.
The health alert was issued after excessive rain placed an increased load on the ECUA Central Waste Water Facility resulting in the release of partially-treated sewage into the wetlands that lead to Escambia River.
For more information, call (850) 595-6700.
Escambia Extension Services Temporarily Relocated (With Phone Numbers)
May 13, 2014
The Escambia County Extension Services office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, has been temporarily relocated due to flood damage.
Extension staff have been relocated to the following locations:
County Extension Director and Administrative Supervisor: (850) 595-3118
CED Pam Allen and Administrative Supervisor Susan Hendrix will move between the Extension Office and the Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place. Hendrix can also be reach via email at shendrix@ufl.edu.
Agriculture: (850) 587-2404 ext. 3
Agriculture Agent Libbie Johnson will be housed at the Molino Farm Bureau Office, 153 Highway 97, Molino.
Coastal Sustainability and Marine Science:
Agents Carrie Stevenson, (850) 595-1882, and Rick O’Connor, (850) 595-0012, will be housed at the Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place.
Family and Consumer Sciences, Expanded Food and Nutrition and 4-H: (850) 941-6002
Agents Dorothy Lee, Angela Hinkle and the 4-H Office Assistant will be staged at the Langley Bell 4-H Center, 4810 West Nine Mile Road.
Horticulture: bbolles@ufl.edu
Agent Beth Bolles will move between the Extension Office on Stefani Road and the Central Office Complex. Contact Bolles by email.
Lawn and Garden help: (850) 595-2405
Horticulture Technician Carol Lord will be available at the Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, to help with gardening questions, plant diagnosis issues and other horticulture recommendations. She can also be reach via email at cml@ufl.edu.
County Promises Clear Inmate Access For Attorneys Following ‘Secret’ Memo
May 13, 2014
Attorneys will have clear access to inmates being held in county facilities now used as part of the Escambia County Jail, according to memo issued Monday by the county attorney.
Attorneys complained they were denied access to inmates at the Escambia County Road Prison over the weekend due to a “secret” memo that ordered shift supervisors to only allow listed attorneys of record and those from the public defender’s or State Attorney’s office to see inmates, Ricksblog.biz reported Monday morning. The memo was written by Escambia Road Prison Commander C.S. Snow.
The memo instructed road prison employees to search the Clerk of Court’s website to determine if an attorney was assigned to a case prior to allowing them to visit with an inmate. “Let’s make sure they are, who they say the are,” the memo stated.
“It should be noted that any inmate can request a legal counsel visit with a specific attorney of his choosing and the visit should be granted according to each inmates specific request,” Snow also wrote.
“This memorandum will shall not be copied or distributed to anyone without a properly signed and requested public records request through proper legal channels,” Snow instructed staff.
Escambia County responded with a statement Monday afternoon that County Attorney’s Office is working directly with Corrections officials and attorneys who believe they may have encountered unreasonable obstacles trying to visit or communicate with an inmate.
“A memorandum issued to Road Camp personnel concerning attorney visits with inmates was a result of increased requests from attorneys for client visitation. The Road Camp Prison and Work Release facility were not set up to facilitate attorney/client visits at the level that they were being requested,” the news release stated.
The release encouraged any attorney with concerns regarding their ability to communicate with inmates in the Escambia County Corrections Department to contact the County Attorney’s Office at (850) 595-4970.
Some attorneys claimed the county was attempting to block inmate access to attorneys for legal advice about any possible civil case following the jail explosion that killed two inmates and injured 184 people, including both corrections employees and inmates.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Firefighters Respond To Construction Related Gas Fire At Ernest Ward Middle
May 13, 2014
There were no injuries Monday afternoon during a construction-related fire on the Ernest Ward Middle School campus.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to an acetylene tank fire inside the fenced-in construction zone at the school at 3:40 p.m., just minutes before afternoon dismissal time. The fire was quickly controlled with no damage to structures and no injuries.
Acetylene gas is often used in welding or metal cutting applications.
Summer Dance Workshop Offered At Byrneville Community Center
May 13, 2014
A Summer Dance Workshop will be offered at the Byrneville Community Center June 9-13.
Classes will be offered as follows:
- 8:30 – 9 am — Pre-ballet (ages 3-4)
- 9:15 – 10:15 am — Ballet I (ages 5-7)
- 10:30 – noon — Ballet II and Jazz (ages 8-10) 0-3 years dance experience
- 12:30 – 2 p.m. — Ballet III and Jazz (ages 9-teen) 4 or more years dance experience
Proper dancewear and dance shoes are required. An optional Summer Dance Workship t-shirt will be available for $15 at registration time. The registration deadline is June 2. Contact Heather Leonard’s Danceworks by email at hldanceworks@gmail.com or on Facebook.
A registration will also be held Thursday at the Byrneville Community Center from 6-7:30 p.m.
Pictured: Last year’s Heather Leonard’s Danceworks recital at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
