Could You Parallel Park A Fire Truck?
October 19, 2008
It’s was driver’s ed on a large scale Saturday morning at Ernest Ward Middle School as two area fire stations held emergency vehicle driver’s training.
The Walnut Hill and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire-Rescue held the driver’s course in the parking lot at the school, giving the volunteers that drive the 55,000 plus pound trucks a chance to polish their skills.
From navigating through a maze of orange traffic cones, to backing straight into a small area within a foot of cones, volunteers had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
Pictured above: Walnut Hill’s Engine 1513 navigates through a cone course at a driver’s training session Saturday morning at Ernest Ward Middle School. Pictured below: McDavid’s Engine 911 on the course. Pictured bottom: Drivers had to back into a small area, stopping within a foot of a traffic cone behind their truck. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos.
Saturday Night Kitchen Fire Damages Century Home
October 19, 2008
A kitchen grease fire damaged a residence in Century Saturday night.
Fire units responded to the single story brick home at 9393 Academy Street in Century at 8:00 Saturday night. The first units on the scene reported light smoke showing. The fire was quickly extinguished, but the home suffered heavy damage in the kitchen and smoke damage throughout.
Fire units from Century and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire-Rescue and the Fire Department responded.
There were no injuries reported.
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Pictured above: Firemen survey fire damage in the kitchen of home on Academy Street in Century Saturday night. Pictured below: Firemen prepare to enter the home. Submitted photos by Christine Stanton for NorthEscambia.com.
Fire Training Today At Ernest Ward
October 18, 2008
If you see a lot of fire trucks in the parking lot of Ernest Ward Middle School this morning, don’t worry…it’s just a training exercise.
Escambia County Fire-Rescue’s Walnut Hill Station will be conducting an emergency vehicle operations course, essentially driver’s ed for firemen, in the school’s parking lot through about noon.
The day’s event for the trainees includes navigating fire engines around a course made up of about 120 orange traffic cones.
Fair In Full Swing; Win Free Tickets From NorthEscambia.com
October 18, 2008
Hundreds, if not thousands, of North Escambia area residents will held to Pensacola over the next few days to attend the annual Pensacola Interstate Fair.
The fair opened this past Thursday and runs through October 26.
This year, admission is $10 for everyone 12 year and older. Children four to 11 are $5, and children three and under are admitted free. Parking is $5, but parking passes can be purchased at the main ticket booth for $4.
The fair offers “Family Fun Packs” this year, offering a discounted package including admission, parking and ride handstamps. There are also several discounted admission days.
This year’s entertainment includes country crooner and former American Idol contestant Bucky Covington tonight at 8:00. All entertainment is free with fair admission.
For more information on the fair, including complete pricing and schedule information, click here.
To enter to win fair tickets from NorthEscambia.com, click here.
‘Best Bountiful B Belebration’ Held
October 18, 2008
Carver/Century K-8 School improved their school grade in just a year from an F to a B, and they are big time proud of it. Friday, the entire school celebrated with the “Best Bountiful B Belebration”.
The entire school took part in a fall carnival of sorts, with a dozen activities ranging from a hubcap toss (inspired by the “My Big Redneck Wedding Show”), to a cupcake walk to a tour of a Marine helicopter.
Student played games for candy, prizes and cupcakes.
Click here for a photo gallery from the celebration.
Pictured above: A little bounce house bouncing at Carver/Century’s “Best Bountiful B Belebration”. Pictured below: Firefighter Kyle “Crash” Kraatz shows Carver/Century students Engine 519 Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Chiefs Lose To BHS On Long Road Trip
October 18, 2008
A long road trip to Blountstown did not work out well for the Northview Chiefs Friday night. Blountstown picked up their first win of the season over the Chiefs, 31-13.
Senior Jay Jackson had 25 carries Friday night for 136 yards. He was nine for 18 passing for 116 yards, and he had one touchdown and a couple of interceptions against the Tigers on the wet, slip-and-slide of a field.
Chris Sheets, a junior, had five carries for 63 yards, and Dustin Yuhasz had a 42 yard touchdown. It was Yuhasz’s first game of the season; he had been on the injury list.
Shakel Holmes also racked up yardage for the Chiefs, picking up 40 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
On the defensive side, Austin Reed had 13 tackles for the Chiefs. Holmes had nine tackles, and Anthony Pierce had eight on the night.
The Northview Chiefs are 2-4 on the season, 1-1 in the district after their 350 mile round trip to Blountstown.
The Chiefs are home Friday night for Homecoming against district team Vernon High School.
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Heather Leonard story.
Pictured above and below: Action from Northview at Blountstown. Heather Leonard photos for NorthEscambia.com.
Canes Lose; Other Area Scores
October 18, 2008
The Flomaton Hurricanes lost a key district matchup on their home turf Friday night. Millry beat the Canes 27-20.
Tony Ellis had 114 yards on 24 carries for the Canes. He scored on a one-yard run and and 30-yard hook-and-lateral.
The Canes are now 6-2, 4-2. They will be on the road Friday night at Washington County.
In other action around the area, Atmore’s Escambia County High School Blue Devils lost to Citronelle, 20-7. Escambia County is now 2-6, 1-5 on the year.
The only score for ECHS came in the fourth quarter when Michael Thomas made a 12-yard run. He had eight carries for 75 yards overall. Rico Stallworth had 160 yards during the night. The Blue Devils went backwards a full football field length during the game, with 13 penalties for 105 yards.
Meadowview Christian crushed the Escambia Academy Cougars, 46-0. The Cougars are 0-6 this year.
Washington High School beat Tate Friday night, 26-15. Jamarian Bonner put the Aggies on the board early with a 70 yard fumble recovery. Luchez Purifoy added another TD to give Tate a 12-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Washington and Tate both scored in the second. The second half was all Washington with three touchdowns.
Also Friday night, Jay beat Freeport, 22-16.
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Pictured above and below: The Flomaton Hurricanes lost a big district matchup Friday night to Millry. Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Exclusive: A Look At Project Green Leaf’s Electric Car That Might Be Produced In Century
October 17, 2008
As an electric car company looks to possibly bring 1,100 jobs to Century over the next five years, NorthEscambia.com has learned more about what the vehicle may possibly be like.
Here’s what NorthEscambia.com has learned so far about the car:
- It looks similar to a Willys Jeep (think MASH tv show or any World War II movie jeep)
- A single charge is good for about 60 miles
- Top speed is around 50 mph
- It’s four wheel drive; each wheel has its own independent electric motor
- Air conditioning is an available option
- Its batteries would charge by plugging into a charging unit
- Parts would be made in France and assembled in Century
- Similar vehicles in France sell for $13,500 to $20,000 (U.S. dollars)
- The French version is built with a stainless steel frame and aluminum body
- The lead acid batteries can be charged in three to six hours, depending on configuration
Here’s what we know about the company behind “Project Green Leaf” that plans to produce the vehicle:
- Principal owners are Nash and Jay Patel.
- The Patels own LHS Companies in Pensacola. The company operates several hotels in Pensacola and Gulf Shores, including a Howard Johnson, Days Inn, Ramada, Travel Lodge and Comfort Inn.
- “LHS Companies also owns LHS EZ-Concept, which is trading goods and services within the Hospitality Industry. Their additional companies known as LHS EV (Europe and USA) are involved in the infrastructure of EV Plugs across the US and are the manufacturers for the Electric cars,” according to the Asian American Hotel Owners Association.
- LHS EZ-Concept is also involved in the trade of LCD televisions for unsold hotel rooms across the country, according to the company’s web site.
Click here to read “County Supports Electric Car Plant In Century; Up To 1,100 Jobs Possible”.
Pictured above and left: While we can’t be exactly sure what the electric car that might be produced in Century will look like, this is a similar model currently being produced in France that our sources tell us is very much like the car planned by Project Green Leaf. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos.
Rough Night For JV Chiefs With Several Injuries; One Player Transported By LifeFlight
October 17, 2008
The final game of the season was a rough one for the Northview High School JV Chiefs, with a loss and three people transported to the hospital — including one by Lifeflight.
Freshman Colby White sustained a head injury late in the game and was transported by LifeFlight helicopter to a Pensacola hospital. His injuries were not life threatening. Early in the game, freshman Jody Day sustained an injured leg and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. A JV cheerleader suffered a shoulder injury during the game and was transported to Atmore Community Hospital by private vehicle. Her injuries were not believed to be severe.
The Chiefs lost the game to Catholic High 41-20 to end the season 0-6.
The Crusaders jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter Thursday night in Bratt. Sean Knight went in for a Chief’s touchdown with 1:43 to go in the first. The point after attempt by Knight was not good, and Catholic led at the end of the first, 7-6.
CHS added another seven at 6:34 in the second. Then with 3:41 in the half, Hunter Black gained five yards to make it second and five. Sean Knight was unstoppable with a 14 yard touchdown run, shaking off Crusader after Crusader along the way. The point after was no good, and the Chiefs were down by just two, 14-12, with 3:26 in the half.
The Crusaders picked up 27 more in the second half of play, leading 41-12 in the fourth. Northview added another eight late in the game for the final score 41-20.
Click here for a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Thursday night’s game.
Pictured above: Freshman Sean Knight (#25) picks up yardage for the JV Chiefs Thursday night.. Pictured below: Northview JV cheerleaders (left to right) Charleigh McPherson, Taylor Byrd and Lauren McCall cheer for the Chiefs. Pictured bottom: Freshman Colby White was transported from the stadium by LifeFlight after a late game injury. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
NHS Lady Chiefs Sweep Series Against South Walton
October 17, 2008
The Northview Chief’s volleyball team sent South Walton packing Thursday evening, sweeping three games on their home court.
The Chiefs beat South Walton 25-14, 25-17, 25-15.
The Lady Chiefs are now 12-9 overall, 3-3 in the district.
Stats from Thursday’s game:
Shawna Montgomery: Digs – 10, Kills-8, Aces-1, Blocks-1
Brittney Thompson: Aces-6, Kills-13, Digs-5
Amber McMillan: Digs-12
Caitlin Hall: Assists-7, Aces-1, Digs-7, Blocks-1
Angela Rodriguez: Kills-6, Aces-3, Digs-1
The JV volleyball team will be in action Saturday in a tournament at Tate High School. Both the varsity and JV teams will play their last home game Tuesday against Pensacola Christian. The JV game begins at 4:30, and the varsity plays at 6:00 in the Northview gym.