Century Correctional Donates Supplies To Three Area Schools
September 12, 2012
Century Correctional Institution recently held a school supply drive and distributed donations to partners in education Bratt Elementary, Byrneville Elementary and Camp Fire USA in Century. A variety of items were collected from employees, including crayons, folders, paper, scissors, glue sticks, tissue, paper towels, zip lock bags and hand sanitizer.
Pictured above are CCI employees Sgt. Yetzer, Warden Whitehurst, Sgt. Dixon, Michele Edwards, Carrie Bryan, Officer Guice, Assistant. Warden Flores and Officer DeGraaf with some of the collected school supplies.
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Pictured above: Bratt Elementary students with Assistant Warden Flores, Michele Edwards, Principal Karen Hall, Carrie Bryan and Willie Hicks.
Pictured above: Donations at Byrneville Elementary School with Willie Hicks, Carrie Bryan, Michele Edwards, Principal Dee Wolfe-Sullivan and Assistant Warden Flores.
Pictured above: Campfire USA Century Pre-K students with donated supplies, along with teacher Misty Lambeth and Director Pam Townson.
Congressmen Stuff Special September 11 USO Care Packages
September 12, 2012
Members of Congress crossed party lines on Tuesday, September 11, to stuff thousands of Operation USO Care Packages to be distributed to service members overseas in an effort to provide them with a “piece of home”.
“Every time I go overseas to Iraq, Afghanistan, and any other areas of operation around the world, the men and women tell me all the time how much they appreciate getting the USO care packages and the notes and letters from home,” said Congressman Jeff Miller of Chumuckla. “The USO continues to be one of the most important morale boosters to our men and women serving overseas.”
The event took place in the foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington where Miller (R-FL) and Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) kicked off the event. During the event, Members of Congress and staff assembled more than 3,000 care packages for deployed troops.
Special cards were inserted in each care package noting the significance of September 11.
“We must never forget September 11, 2001, nor your selfless service to our nation. This special USO care package was assembled on September 11, 2012 on Capitol Hill in appreciation of your continued service and commitment to our country,” the cards read.
Since the program’s inception, the USO has distributed more than two million care packages to troops deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq, and other overseas locations. The Operation USO Care Package program enables the public to directly support our soldiers. These packages improve the lives of deployed troops around the world by providing recipients with, at a minimum, one prepaid international phone card, sunscreen, snacks, playing cards, toiletries and other items requested by service members.
For more information about Operation USO Care Package and other USO programs, please visit www.uso.org.
Pictured top: Congressman Silvestre Reyes of Texas (left), Congressman Jeff Miller of Florida and his wife Vicki Miller stuff USO care packages Tuesday, September 11 on Capitol Hill. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volleyball: Baker Tops NHS; Tate Topples Escambia
September 12, 2012
The Baker Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs in high school volleyball action Tuesday, while the Tate Aggies toppled Escambia High.
Baker defeats Northview
In varsity action, Baker won 25-14, 25-12, 25-21. Shelly Mothershed had four assists as Lilly Townson added three assists. Misty Doran had six kills and two aces for the Chiefs.
In junior varsity play, Baker defeated NHS 25-20, 25-20. For the JV Lady Chiefs, Hope Coggins and Penny Banda had two aces each, and Shelby Nielsen had four aces and two kills.
The varsity Lady Chiefs will take part in the Spanish Fort Varsity Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Both the JV and varsity will be in action at home next Monday against Jay beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Tate defeats Escambia
Tate defeated Escambia Tuesday 25-14, 25-14, 25-10.
Tate’s Brooke White had five kills, two blocks, one ace, and one dig; Shani Conoly recorded 10 kills, four blocks; Heather Thomason had five aces and one dig; Lauren Merts 16 assists, two aces, four digs; Jordan White six kills, one block, one ace, Julie McKinley one kill; Lexi Windham one kill, two blocks, three aces, two digs; two digs; Carissa Caroll one dig; and Jordan Barnette one ace, nine digs.
Tate will host Pensacola High on Thursday.
Pictured top: The junior varsity Lady Chiefs. File photo, click to enlarge.
Learn More About Qualifying For A Habitat For Humanity Home In Escambia, Ala.
September 12, 2012
The Escambia County (Ala.) Habitat for Humanity has announced orientation sessions for anyone interested in becoming a Habitat for Humanity homeowner. Interested persons must attend an orientation session in order to receive an application.
Orientation sessions are scheduled for:
- Monday, Sept. 24, 11:00 a.m. Unity House, 313 North Main St., Atmore
- Monday, Sept. 24, 6:00 p.m. 2nd St. Siloam Baptist Church, 209 East St., Brewton
- Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6:00 p.m. Escambia County High Auditorium, 1215 South Presley St., Atmore
- Thursday, September 27, 10:00 a.m.. Habitat ReStore. 1606 Douglas Avenue Brewton
- Monday, October 1, 6:00 p.m. Flomaton Elementary School, 1634 Poplar St., Flomaton
To qualify for the Habitat program:
- Applicants must have lived in substandard housing in Escambia County, Ala., for at least one year. Substandard housing can be defined as structurally unsound, plumbing or electrical problems, unsafe environment or temporary (for example, Section 8 or Housing Authority), overcrowding, renting, living with family member.
- Applicants must have a stable verifiable income of approximately $13,000 – $23,000 per year. Income limits vary due to family size. Documentation verifying income must accompany the application.
- Applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity in building the home and the homes of others. Each homeowner family is required to invest 450 “sweat equity” hours into the construction of their home and other Habitat homes.
- Applicants must be willing to accept responsibility for repaying Habitat what it costs to build/renovate the home. Habitat for Humanity offers a 20 year no-interest mortgage.
Pictured: An Escambia County (Ala.) Habitat for Humanity home under construction in Nokomis, Ala. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Horse Jumper Show This Weekend
September 12, 2012
The Escambia County Equestrian Center is inviting horse show fans to the center this weekend for the Pensacola Hunter Jumper Association horse show.
The competition starts at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and on Sunday. The Escambia County Equestrian Center is located at 7750 Mobile Highway in Beulah. For more information on the event, call Betty Robinson at (850) 572-5100.
Human West Nile Case Confirmed In Santa Rosa County
September 12, 2012
The first human case of the West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Santa Rosa County.
The Santa Rosa County Health Department has not released where in the county the infected person resided.
“As our neighboring counties began to see confirmed cases, we fully expected that we would begin to see them as well,” said Sandra Park-O’Hara, administrator for the Health Department. “People need to be aware that the virus is present in our area and continue to take precautions.”
in Escambia County, seven cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed, while one person has died from the virus in Okaloosa County.
The Escambia County Health Department recommends these precautions:
- Remove standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying
- Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected.
- Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren’t being used.
- Empty and clean birdbaths and pet’s water bowls at least once or twice a week.
- Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.
- Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.
- Cover skin with clothing or repellent—
- Stay indoors when mosquitoes are active
- Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeves. This type of protection may be necessary for people who must work in areas where mosquitoes are present.
- Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing.
- Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET(N,N-diethyl-mtoluamide), picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are effective.
- Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.
- Cover doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house
- Repair broken screens on windows, doors, porches, and patios.
- Keep doors and windows closed if screens are not present.
- Always read label directions carefully for the approved usage before you apply a repellent.
- Some repellents are not suitable for children.
- Products with concentrations of up to 30 percent DEET are generally recommended.
- Other US Environmental Protection Agency-approved repellents contain Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. These products are generally available at local pharmacies. Look for active ingredients to be listed on the product label.
- Apply insect repellent to exposed skin, or onto clothing, but not under clothing.
- In protecting children, read label instructions to be sure the repellent is age-appropriate.
- According to the CDC, mosquito repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under the age of three years. DEET is not recommended on children younger than two months old.
- Avoid applying repellents to the hands of children. Adults should apply repellent first to their own hands and then transfer it to the child’s skin and clothing.
- If additional protection is necessary, apply a permethrin repellent directly to your clothing.
No Injuries In Gonzalez School Bus Wreck
September 11, 2012
There were no injuries in a school bus wreck Tuesday morning in Gonzalez.
Bus driver Clarence Howard Ward, Jr., age 62 of Pensacola, was traveling east on East Kingsfield Road when he turned left toward Pauline Street and struck a 2006 Toyota Camry driven by 34-year old Amy Jo Wipf of Cantonment, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
There were 12 children on the school bus and two passengers in the Toyota. None of the persons involved in the accident were injured, and damage to both vehicles was minor.
Ward was cited for an improper left turn, according to the FHP.
Never Forget: Pensacola NAS Honors September 11
September 11, 2012
A September 11 commemoration ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel aboard NAS Pensacola. NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer, CAPT Christopher Plummer was the guest speaker for the ceremony which also featured a two-bell ceremony, NATTC Choir and NASP Honor Guard. Photo by Gretchen DeVuyst, NASP Public Affairs Office, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pickup Fire Under Investigaton As Arson
September 11, 2012
A vehicle fire during the early morning hours Tuesday in Cantonment is being investigated as a possible arson.
Firefighters responded to the burning Ford F350 dually pickup at Muscogee Road and Lewis Street near the railroad tracks about 2:35 a.m.
The fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office. The Cantonment and Ensley stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the fire.
Open House Events Tonight At Tate, Northview
September 11, 2012
Open house events will be held at area high schools tonight, including Northview and Tate at 6 p.m.
For a schedule for Northview’s Open House, click here.