Video: NHS Tribal Beat Performs With All South High School Band
October 20, 2009
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band participated in the All South Band Day at the University of Southern Mississippi recently.
The Tribal Beat members as well as the other participating bands were given the music for “The Hand That Feeds” by Nine Inch Nails and received instructions from USM band members, instructors, band directors and others.
After working in sectionals for about 45 minutes, the entire All South High School Band — including the NHS Tribal Beat — took to the practice filed to prepare for the Southern Miss halftime show. The Northview students were able to watch part of the USM Golden Eagles football game against Virginia before taking the field to perform with USM’s band “The PRIDE” at halftime.
“This was definitely a wonderful music educational experience for all who participated, not to mention really, really fun,” said NHS Tribal Beat Band Director Scott Slay. “I look forward to taking NHS to this event again as well as others.”
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Pictured above: Northview Tribal Beat Band members watch a University of Southern Mississippi football game prior to performing during the halftime show. Pictured inset: The USM band “The PRIDE” and the All South High School Band perform. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Possible Gas Leak Sends Two People To The Hospital
October 19, 2009
Two people were transported to the hospital Monday morning after becoming ill from a possible gas leak in their home.
One of the victims called for ambulance about 9:15 a.m. and reported that they were extremely ill, and they suspected a gas leak in their home on West Pond Street in Century.
Two people — a 20-year old female and a five-year old child — were transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
Firefighters from the Escambia Fire Rescue reported an improperly installed heater inside the home and turned the gas off. Lifeguard Ambulance from Santa Rosa County also responded to the call.
The victims’ conditions were not available.
Red Flag Warning Today; Cold Tonight Followed By Warming Trend
October 19, 2009
Tonight, we’ll be cold again, and then we will begin warming trend that will lead to lows in the 60’s and highs in the upper 70’s. It will stay dry until Thursday, when a good chance of rain creeps back into our forecast.
There is a red flag warning in effect for tomorrow due to low humidity that will lead to dangerous fire growth potential. Outdoor burning should be avoided.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Molino Park Students Study Egypt In Global Corner Program
October 19, 2009
Students at Molino Park Elementary School took a grand field trip last week to the faraway world of Egypt, thanks to Pensacola non-profit organization called The Global Corner International Learning Center.
During the week, Molino Park students learned how to write their numbers from waahid to ashara (1-10) or about hieroglyphs and the history of writing; about ancient and modern Egyptian musical instruments and dances; what it’s like to be growing up in Egypt today; about the world during Ancient Egyptian times (including how the Egyptians used a dung beetle as an important symbol); and how to say their color and shape words in Arabic or about the Ancient Egyptian art schema.
“Our goal is to help children understand the world around them,” Global Corner founder Lee Little said. “We bring the world to life one child at a time.”
Little founded the Global Corner after she retired from the Navy in 2006.
“I went from being in charge of 400 people and 100 airplanes to being a teacher out of my station wagon,” Little, the former commodore of Training Air Wing 6 at Pensacola Naval Air Station, said. “I think it is important that children learn about the world around them.”
Little, who speaks Japanese, chose Japan for the first Global Corner lessons because she once lived there. That was followed by Spain last year, to coincide with Pensacola’s 450th birthday observance with the visiting Spanish tall ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain.
She picked Egypt for this year’s lesson because she wanted a country on the African continent, and “Egpyt is such a fun place. All of the kids of hear about it”.
Little spent time in a foreign policy think tank, helping to shape the United State’s understanding of North and South Korea. She would tell people about her job and realized that Americans just did not understand the world around them.
“You could meet people and talk to them about foreign countries, and their eyes would just glaze over. Americans, in general, just don’t know much about the world around them.”
With a Master’s degree in international affairs, she saw two possible ways to bring a worldly understanding to residents of Pensacola and surrounding communities. The obvious choice seemed to be becoming a college professor, but she decided to start a little younger with the Global Corner.
Molino Park’s Egyptian adventure did not end with last week’s classroom presentations. The Global Corner has a website — theglobalcorner.org — where parents and children can visit to learn more about Egypt and the Global Corner program. Since the program is presented in area schools for free, the organization also needs donations to continue their programs. Details on on the website.
Molino Park is not the only North Escambia school that will visit Egypt this school year via the Global Corner. The program is scheduled to visit Jim Allen Elementary January 11-15, Bratt Elementary January 21-22 and Byrneville Elementary April 6-8.
Lee said she plans to offer the program again next school year with a visit to a South American country, mostly likely Brazil.
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Pictured top: Students learn about Egypt during Global Corner week at Molino Park Elementary School. Pictured top inset: Learning to “walk like an Egyptian” is a necessity when learning about the country. Pictured inset: Students created Egyptian art. Pictured below: Global Corner at Molino Park. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Reminder: Portion Of Barrineau Park Road Closed For Bridge Repair
October 19, 2009
Barrineau Park Road was closed Friday from Jacks Branch Road to Barrineau Park School Road.
The road will be closed while repairs are made to the Penasula Creek Bridge which is located north of the intersection of Barrineau Park Road and Jacks Branch Road. Sonya Daniel, Escambia County spokesperson, did not give a timetable for the bridge to reopen, but NorthEscambia.com has learned the closure may last several weeks.
The only detours around the closure would be either Chestnut Road or Highway 29 between Barrineau Park Road and Molino Road.
The closed bridge is marked with the green icon on the map below.
State Rep. Murzin Visits With Students
October 19, 2009
State Rep. Dave Murzin visited with fourth grade students at Molino Park Elementary School. Murzin talked with the students about state government, his job and his responsibilities in Tallahassee during his visit Friday morning. The students also had the opportunity to ask him questions. NorthEsambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
New Reading Books For Ernest Ward, Ransom
October 19, 2009
The Escambia School District has approved the purchase of $236,378 in reading materials for county middle schools.
The “Voyager Passport Reading Journeys” is a comprehensive reading program for middle school students who are reading two to four years below grade level. It is designed to accelerate the learning goals of below grade level readers.
Ernest Ward Middle School will receive $18,853 in materials, and $26,177 will go to Ransom Middle.
The district had wanted to purchase the program in the past, but did not have the funding. The $236,378 cost this time will be paid for with stimulus dollars.
Fund Established For Cantonment Family That Lost Everything In Fire
October 19, 2009
A fund has been established to help a Cantonment couple that lost their house in a fire on October 8.
Buford and Dolly Johnson’s home on Frank Ard Road was destroyed by fire. They have nothing left and no insurance. Persons wishing to make a donation can do so at any location of RBC Bank, including the location in Cantonment, to “The Johnson Fund”.
The family is staying temporarily in a loaned travel travel at their burned out home.
For more information, contact Tina at (850) 587-3063.
Man Arrested As Accomplice of Home Invasion Suspect Shot By 81-Year Old
October 19, 2009
A Brewton man has been arrested and charged with taking part in a burglary and home invasion gone bad that left his partner dead, shot by an 81-year old man.
Hunter Madden, 24, was charged last week with burglary first degree. Authorities said Madden dropped Jeremy Paul McCall, 35, off at the home of Ralph and Shirley Burkett on Highway 31 north of Brewton about 3 a.m. on Monday, October 12. McCall threatened the couple and demanded money, but 81-year old Ralph Burkett shot and killed him with one round from a .357 Magnum.
Madden reportedly watched from nearby as emergency workers responded to the scene on Highway 31 north of Brewton. He was being held in the Escambia County (Ala.) Detention Center on $50,000 bond.
McCall had been released from a Nebraska jail less than 48 hours before the incident. He was jailed on narcotics charges. Authorities said he had a crack cocaine addiction, and that he was facing two pending drug cases in Escambia County (Ala.). His rap sheet includes several drug crimes, assault, domestic violence and theft.
The shooting will go to a grand jury, but the sheriff does not believe either of the Burketts will be charged.
Jay Grad Takes The Field For USA Jaguars
October 19, 2009
A 2009 graduate of Jay High School is part of the first ever University South Alabama football team — a team that is now 4-0.
Dustin James, who graduated seventh in his class at JHS, is a 6-foot 290 pound member of the Jaguars’ offensive line. He is on the scout team this year, and he has had several tackles so far this season.
James earned four football letters at Jay and was twice named all-state and all-area. He lettered six times in track and field and was fifth at the state 1A meet in the shot put as a senior. He also lettered three time in weightlifting.
He is a civil engineering major who enjoys working on cars in his spare time.
James, 18, is the son of Brian and Tracy James of Jays. Brian James is a professional wrestler that once the Intercontinental champion and was a five-time tag team champion known as the “Road Dogg”.
He has two younger sisters: Amberly, 13, plays volleyball, basketball and softball; and Hanna, 6, who plays tee ball. Both attend Jay School.