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.
Man Charged A Second Time For Murder Of Domino’s Pizza Driver
October 8, 2013
An Escambia County man has been indicted for the second time for the murder of a 19-year old pizza delivery driver outside an Escambia County Domino’s Pizza.
Gary Demeatric Harrison, age 44 of Pensacola, is accused of attacking Tyler John Hinkle, a 2010 West Florida High School graduate, outside the Domino’s Pizza at 27 North Navy Boulevard on September 24, 2011. Hinkle was able to walk into the restaurant to seek help from co-workers before he collapsed and died a short time later at Baptist Hospital.
Harrison was arrested for the crime about nine months later, but charges were dismissed due to a lack of evidence. Two witnesses had provided information to law enforcement during the case, but one recanted his statement and the other refused to cooperate and was unwilling to testify at trial.
Harrison is in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Northwest Escambia Takes On Excel With Three Eagle Wins
October 8, 2013
The Northwest Escambia Sophomore, Junior and Seniors Eagles beat the Excel Panthers Saturday.
Freshmen
The Northwest Escambia Freshmen lost to Excel 29 -19. Zyonne Wesley put the only points on the board for the Freshmen, scoring three touchdowns and adding one extra point. With a game full of penalties the freshmen battled out a tough game. Aiden Odom, Jackson Simmons and Wesley each had several tackles for a loss. In the end the freshmen came up short, but they still have a chance at playoff action if they records wins for the rest of the season
Sophomores
The NWE Sophomores defeated Excel 15-6. TJ Wright scored two touchdowns, and Aiden Broadhead scored one extra point for the Eagles. Defense was key for NWE in the game with Nathan Chavers having a sack and recovering a fumble. John Michael Ward made several tackles in the back field ,and Kaden Odom also had several tackles, including one for a safety to end the game. With the win, the Sophomore Eagles moved their record to 5-0 and secured a playoff berth on October 26.
Juniors
In the Escambia River Conference Game of the Week, the NWE Eagles shut out the Excel Panthers and handed them their first loss in a big way, 45-0. Scoring for the Juniors was Jayden Jackson, Jaheem Durant, Jacob Lee, Jaden Cunningham, Dariontae Richardson and Michael Merchant. The defense made big plays to prevent Excel from scoring. Jackson and Durant each had one interception, one of which Jackson returned for a touchdown. Logan Bryan, Hayden Thrower, Jamarkus Jefferson, Jaheem Durant, Keaundrae Richardson and Ki-Juana Carter all made tackles for a loss. Thrower had two sacks, and Jefferson had two sacks and a fumble recovery. The NWE Juniors have scored at least one defensive touchdown in each game they have played. The NWE Junior Eagles are 5-0 and have clinched a playoff berth for October 26.
Seniors
The Senior Eagles shut out Excel 54-0. Scoring for the seniors was Aunterio Minor with three rushing touchdowns, and Trent Kite with two rushing touchdowns. Seth Killam threw two touchdown passes, one to Tanner Deese and one to Keaton Solomson. Cameron Cloud completed a touchdown pass to Jay Helton. Tyler Kite had a fumble recovery on defense. Javontaye Wright, Keegun Johnston, Wyatt Windham, Jonathan Windham Jason Fayard, Tyrese Smith andTtrent Peebles all played big on defense helping the Eagles earn their fourth shut out of the season.
Northwest Escambia travels to Poarch this Saturday, game times as follows: 2:30 Freshmen, 4:00 Sophomores, 5:30 Juniors and 7:30 Seniors.
Pictured top: Sophomore Nathan Chavers makes a tackle in the backfield. Pictured top inset: Sophomore John Michael Ward forces a fumble. Pictured bottom inset: Junior Jaheem Durant outruns and Excel Panther for a touchdown. Pictured below: Junior Haydeen Thower sacks the Excel quarterback for a loss. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Gets 15 Years For Food Mart Burglary
October 8, 2013
An Escambia County man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison Monday for a convenience store burglary.
Clarence Henry received the sentence from Judge Terry Terrell for burglary of a structure while wearing a mask and grand theft. Henry was previously convicted in August by an Escambia County jury.
On June 4, 2013, Henry kicked in a side door at the T & C Food Mart on the corner of “A” and Cervantes Street. Henry fled with over $300 worth of tobacco products and money.
He had a towel wrapped around his head to conceal his identity. The towel was located about a block away from the food mart and had blood on it. Blood was also found on the broken glass from the point of entry of the door. DNA analysis linked them both to Clarence Henry.
The store clerk recognized Henry from the surveillance video for being in the store earlier that day and identified him from a photo lineup.
Two Wanted For Skipping Court On Felony Grand Theft Charges
October 8, 2013
Authorities are on the lookout for two Perdido, Ala., residents who failed to show up in the court on charges that they skipped the registers at a Pensacola Walmart with two buggies of items worth over $1,000.
Ronald Eugene Haager, 46, and Anna Trisha Hamric, 35, were both charged with felony grand theft back in June. Haager was also charged with misdemeanor resisting.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, a loss prevention employee at Walmart on Pensacola Boulevard noticed the couple acting strange and then exiting the store without paying for two shopping carts full of merchandise.
The loss prevention officer followed the couple outside and asked them to return to the store. They complied at first, but then Haager took off on foot, the report states. An off-duty officer at a nearby business detained Haager.
The two shopping carts contained 169 items valued at $1,010.28 that were returned to the store.
Judge Joel Boles issued failure to appear warrants for both Haager and Hamric when they were not in court for a set hearing. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or their local law enforcement agency.
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.”
Former Prison Employee Sentenced For Smuggling Phones Into Facility
October 7, 2013
A former Century Correctional Institution employee has been sentenced for smuggling a cell phone into the facility.
Sara Elizabeth Lowery, age 31 of Flomaton, pleaded no contest to a felony charge of smuggling a contraband cellular phone or communications device and a felony charge of possessing a contraband cellular phone or communications device on the grounds of a state correctional facility.
Judge Ross Goodman withheld adjudication in sentencing Lowery to three years probation and 200 hours of community service.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Lowery went through a routine check last May as she reported for work. The check revealed Lowery had five packs of unopened cigars, eight AA batteries, two cell phones wrapped in M&M paper, three cans of smokeless tobacco, two lighters, five activation cards, two packs of colored pens, two packs of single cigarettes and $100 worth of $20 bills. All of the items were retained by the prison.
Lawmakers Look To Reduce Vehicle Registration Fees
October 7, 2013
Florida Senate leaders are quickly trying to revive a plan to reduce vehicle-registration fees, with the Senate Transportation Committee scheduled to take it up Wednesday. Appropriations Chairman Joe Negron, R-Stuart, has said the proposal (SB 156), which would roll back fee increases approved in 2009 to help close a budget shortfall, could save vehicle owners about $230 million.
Senators pushed the fee reductions during the 2013 session, but the proposal died — at least in part because it would have been funded by eliminating a tax break that benefits the politically influential insurance industry. The new bill does not include the insurance-tax issue.
Negron hopes Gov. Rick Scott will include the vehicle-fee reductions in a package of $500 million in tax and fee cuts that would be considered during the 2014 session.
Photos: This Weekend Wreck Was Just Nuts
October 7, 2013
A Saturday wreck in Santa Rosa County was just nuts. Seriously nuts. A peanut wagon apparently came loose from a truck and hit three parked cars, sending peanuts everywhere near the Allentown crossroads. There were no injuries reported. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
