Adult Injured, Kids Saved By Car Seats In McDavid Wreck
November 21, 2011
First responders are crediting the proper use of car seats for saving a baby and toddler from severe injuries in a single vehicle rollover Monday early afternoon in McDavid.
The accident happened about 12:15 p.m. on Highway 29 about a half mile south of Highway 164. A 25-year old female lost control of her Lincoln Towncar while northbound on Highway 29, ran off the roadway and flipped over into a concrete ditch. The female suffered non-life threatening injuries.
A 3-year old and a 3-month old in the vehicle were reportedly properly restrained in car seats and suffered no apparent injuries. All three were transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details were not available.
Pictured above and below: An adult female was injured and two young children were uninjured in this single vehicle rollover Monday afternoon on Highway 29 in McDavid. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Second Man Charged With Century Lumber And Land Financial Crimes
November 21, 2011
A second man has been charged with multiple financial crimes in connection with the alleged attempt to raise capital for Century Lumber and Land — a company that promised hundreds of jobs for Century, held a ribbon cutting and never opened.
James Leonard Craft, age 71 of Milton, was arrested in September in Santa Rosa County and extradited to Etowah County, Ala. where he remains jailed on multiple violations of the Alabama Securities Act. Craft, who was listed as the manager of Century Lumber and Land, was indicted on two counts of sale of unregistered securities, two counts of sale of securities by an unregistered agent, four counts of fraud in connection with the the sale of securities, one count each of overall scheme or artifice to defraud investors, theft of property first degree and theft of property second degree.
Craft remains jailed in Gadsden, Ala., and has additional charges pending in Shelby County, Ala., according to Etowah County authorities.
In the latest development with Century Lumber and Land, Glenn Gilman, Sr., a resident of Southside, Ala., was arrested in Pleasant Grove, Ala., by law enforcement authorities on an 11-count indictment handed down by an Etowah County Grand Jury. He is facing the same charges as Craft in connection with an attempt to raise capital for Century Lumber and Land. He also faces related charges of two counts of sale of unregistered securities, sale of securities by an unregistered agent, fraud in connect with the sale of securities and one count of overall scheme or artifice to defraud investors in Shelby County, Ala.
An investigation by the Alabama Securities Commission Enforcement Division alleged that Craft solicited funds from investors to purchase wood products from South America to be resold to U.S. distributors for the production of railroad cross-ties and other products.
In 2010, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) issued Craft, Gilman and Century Lumber and Land a cease and desist order after an alleged attempt to solicit money from Alabama investors. ASC records indicated that neither he nor his business was registered to conduct securities business within, into or from Alabama as required by law.
According to Workforce Escarosa, over 3,000 people had applied for jobs at Century Lumber and Land as of earlier this year.
Craft stood holding the arm of Century Mayor Freddie McCall in October 2010 as the mayor cut a symbolic ribbon for Century Lumber and Land. Community members, Century town council members, county government representatives and business officials stood behind a Century Area Chamber of Commerce sign as the yellow ribbon fell on what they were told was a venture that would bring up to 500 jobs to the struggling town.
But there was a tidbit very few of them knew — Craft or the company never had any legal claim the property where he was holding the ribbon cutting.
“It was never sold; it never even had a binder,” EXIT Realty NFI-Commerical agent Gary Watson said recently on behalf of the property owners. “It’s just a great location, and we want people to know it’s available regardless of what might be going on with Mr. Craft.”
List price on the former Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company property is $2.75 million, and it is, Watson said, available for sale, owner-financing or lease. “And we’ll even take cash,” he added.
Pictured top: The October 22, 2010, ribbon cutting for Century Lumber and Land. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Cottage Hill Man Burned
November 21, 2011
A 50-year old male was transported to a Pensacola hospital Sunday evening after being burned in the Cottage Hill community.
The man was reportedly trying to light a trash fire when he was burned, including a possible third-degree burn injury to arm. The incident occurred about 5:20 p.m. on Handy Road, near Cottage Hill Road.
Escambia County EMS and the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the call.
Further details have not been released.
Photos: NWE Mini Cheerleaders Place Third In First Ever Competition
November 21, 2011
The Northwest Escambia Mini Might cheerleaders took third place in a recent Gulf Coast Youth Sports Alliance Cheerleading Competition held in Milton. It was the team’s first-ever trip to a competition.
Pictured: The Northwest Escambia Mini Might cheerleaders took third place in a recent competition. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Click It Or Ticket Seat Belt Campaign
November 21, 2011
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on motorists who fail to buckle up or use a child restraint. The Thanksgiving holiday effort is underway now and continues through November 25.
During the mobilization, officers will be cracking down on motorists who fail to wear their seat belts – both day and night. Seat belt non-usage is a primary violation and motorists should bear in mind that they may be stopped for not buckling up, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Videos: Madeline Cates Joining Marines To Finish LCpl Travis Nelson’s Job Makes National News
November 21, 2011
Several national news organizations are beginning to pick up the story of Madeline Cates, fiance of fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson, as she enlists in the Marine Corps.
NorthEscambia.com’s November 12 story (click here to read) was picked up Friday by the national news websitesHuffington Post, AOL and the Daily Mail. After the NorthEscambia.com article, a story aired on WEAR TV which was later rebroadcast by CNN.
And, Sunday Morning, Cates appeared on the national Fox & Friends on the Fox News Network. Her appearance was live from the WSRE TV 23 studios in Pensacola.
For the original NorthEscambia.com story, click here.
The Fox & Friends live interview and the CNN story are below.
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FFA Citrus Sale Underway
November 21, 2011
The Northview High School FFA is selling citrus fruit in attractive 2/5, 1/2 or 4/5 bushel boxes perfect for gift wrapping. The Florida citrus is from RiverBrite in Vero Beach.
Orders must be made by Tuesday, November 29. The delivery date is Tuesday, December 13.
For an order form click here. Order forms and payment can be returned to Northview by mail (the address is on the order form), or dropped off at the school office. Fruits available include red apples, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and Hamlin oranges. Mixed trio half bushels are also available.
For more information, call (850) 327-6681, ext. 248.
Free Flu Shots Available In Cantonment Tuesday
November 21, 2011
Sacred Heart Health System will provide free flu vaccinations next week for the poor, elderly and uninsured.
The vaccinations will be administered by staff of the ”Mission in Motion” mobile health bus on Tuesday, November 22 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cantonment Council on Aging, 132 Mintz Lane.
Turkey Time: Extension Service Offers Thawing Tips
November 21, 2011
It’s Thanksgiving, time for family and friends to gather and give thanks. And time for cooks to ponder the correct way to prepare their turkey.
Today, we are taking a look how to make sure your turkey is properly thawed with tips from Dorthy Lee, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent for the Escambia County Extension Office.
Following four simple food-handling practices—clean, separate, cook, chill—will ensure a delicious and safe meal.
Frozen turkeys should be thawed—at a safe temperature— prior to cooking. There are three safe ways to thaw a turkey — in the refrigerator at 40°F or less; in cold water; and in the microwave.
Frozen Turkeys
Allow 1 pound of turkey per person.
Keep frozen until you’re ready to thaw it.
Turkeys kept frozen in the freezer should be cooked within one year for best quality.
Thawing Your Turkey
In the Refrigerator (40°F or below)
Keep the turkey in its original wrapper. Place it on a tray or in a pan to catch any juices that may leak. A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. If necessary, a turkey that has been properly thawed in the refrigerator may be refrozen. When thawing in the refrigerator, allow 24 hours thawing time for every 5 pounds of turkey.
4 to 12 pounds = 1 to 3 days
12 to 16 pounds = 3 to 4 days
16 to 20 pounds = 4 to 5 days
20 to 24 pounds = 5 to 6 days
In Cold Water
When thawing in cold water, allow 30 minutes per pound and change the water every 30 minutes until the turkey is thawed. Wrap your turkey securely, making sure the water is not able to leak through the wrapping. Submerge your wrapped turkey in cold tap water. Change the water every 30 minutes. Cook the turkey immediately after it is thawed. Do not refreeze. Allow approximately 30 minutes per pound.
4 to 12 pounds = 2 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds = 6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds = 8 to 10 hours
20 to 24 pounds = 10 to 12 hours
In the Microwave
When thawing in the microwave, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and plan to cook the turkey immediately after thawing because some areas of the turkey may become warm and begin to cook during microwave thawing.
For more information, call the Escambia County Extension office, (850) 475-5230.
Featured Recipe: Quick And Easy Thanksgiving Cranberry Cake
November 21, 2011
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ll feature several recipes on NorthEscambia.com this week. Today’s featured recipe, from columnist Janet Tharpe, is a Quick and Easy Cranberry cake that packs a punch while using a yellow cake mix.
