Have Unwanted Medications? Prescription Drug Round-Up Is Saturday
September 27, 2012
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Pensacola Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and CVS Pharmacies will partner Saturday for a “Prescription Drug Round-Up”.
The event is a one-day effort between local and federal law enforcement to provide the pubic a site to voluntarily surrender expired, unwanted, unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction.
“This is an excellent opportunity for citizens of Escambia County to dispose of their unwanted medications before they fall into the hands of someone who may abuse or misuse them,” Sheriff David Morgan said, “We appreciate the assistance of a community-minded business CVS in this endeavor, so much can be accomplished when law enforcement, businesses and citizens partner together.”
Medications can be dropped off from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pensacola Police Department or the following CVS locations:
- 2090 South Hwy 29 ( Hwy 29 & Kingsfield Rd.)
- 5301 North Palafox ( Pensacola Blvd & Brent Lane)
- 8150 North Davis Hwy ( Olive Rd & Davis Hwy)
- Mobile Hwy and Saufley Field Road
- 444 Gulf Beach Hwy ( Gulf Beach and Navy)
This event is a part of a national take-back effort. For more information concerning the prescription drug round-up, contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit at (850)-436-9496.
Friday Is Last Chance To Save On Registration For Chief Challenge 5K
September 27, 2012
Friday is the last day to save on registration for the Third Annual Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk at Northview High School.
The event will be held Saturday, October 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the school campus in Bratt. “The course is not your typical 5K race. It includes a variety of terrains and challenging hills around the campus,” according to event organizers.
For a registration form and more details, click here. The registration fee and a t-shirt are discounted to only $15 though September 28.
Awards will be presented to the top six male and female runners in the elementary, middle and high school categories, and to the top three male and female runners in two adult categories plus master and grand master.
About 120 runners and walkers took part in last year’s Chief Challenge. The Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured: The 2011 Chief Challenge. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Prison Health Care Privatization Case Sent Back To Circuit Court
September 27, 2012
The latest challenge to Florida’s plan to privatize prison-health services has been sent back to circuit court by the 1st District Court of Appeal, online dockets show. State employee unions went to the appeals court September14 to try to block the Department of Corrections from contracting with two companies to provide inmate health care.
But last week, the case was transferred to Leon County circuit court, where an earlier challenge to the privatization plan died in July. In their filing with the appeals court, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the Federation of Physicians and Dentists/Alliance of Healthcare and Professional Employees said privatization opponents had tried to block the contracting process in the circuit court but had been “unable to obtain a judgment on the merits.”
The long-running dispute stems from a decision by state lawmakers in 2011 to approve prison health privatization in budget fine print, known as “proviso” language.
AFSCME and the Florida Nurses Association early this year challenged the constitutionality of that move. Leon County Circuit Judge Kevin Carroll in July declined to rule on the constitutional question because the proviso language had expired with the June 30 end of the fiscal year. That led the Department of Corrections to move forward under other parts of state law to privatize the services.
Wexford Health Sources is expected to receive a contract for prisons in South Florida, and Corizon, Inc., would serve prisons in other regions.
By The News Service of Florida
Peggy Elizabeth Fuller
September 27, 2012
Peggy Elizabeth Fuller, 69, of Canaseraga, NY, passed away peacefully at Noyes Memorial Hospital on September 25, 2012.
Peggy was born July 14, 1943, in Union, S.C. She is predeceased by her husband, Clayton Eugene Fuller and granddaughter, Chasity Fuller.
Peggy leaves behind son, Sammy (Linda) Fuller of Molino, FL; daughter, Peggy (John Bennet) Henchen of Wayland, NY; and son, Shannon (Angel) Fuller of Angelica, NY. Peggy also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many friends.
A memorial will be held for family and friends at Valley Wesleyan Church in Canaseraga, NY, on October 6 at 1 p.m.
Quarter Horse Show This Weekend
September 27, 2012
The Northwest Florida Quarter Horse Association is hosting a three day horse show this weekend at the Escambia County Equestrian Center. Starting Friday, September 28, through Sunday, September 30, this special show features futurity and palomino classes along with the regular show schedule.
The competition starts at 6 p.m. on Friday and at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Spectators are welcome with free admission. For a list of classes or for more information on the event, visit nwfqha.com.
Molino Park Students Learn Fire Safety (With Gallery)
September 27, 2012
Molino Park Elementary School students learned all about fire safety this week. The crew of Engine 1819 from the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue was at the school as part of the Molino Park’s annual “Fire Safety Days”.
Pictured: First graders at Molino Park Elementary learn about fire safety Wednesday. Submitted photo by Sara Calhoun for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Mosquito Spraying Planned Tonight In North Escambia Area
September 26, 2012
The Escambia County Mosquito Control Division plans to spray in an area in the North Escambia area tonight from 6:30 until 10:00.
Spraying will occur in areas, bounded by:
Area 41
- North Boundary — Kingsfield Road
- South Boundary — Nine Mile Road
- East Boundary — Pine Forest Road
- West Boundary –Misty Pines
Area 42
- North Boundary — Winners Circle
- South Boundary — Nine Mile Road
- East Boundary — Highway 29
- West Boundary — Pine Forest Road
Area 43
- North Boundary — Kingsfield Road
- South Boundary — Nine Mile Road
- East Boundary — Chemstrand Road
- West Boundary — Highway 29
Area 44
- North Boundary — Waterford Drive
- South Boundary — Nine Mile Road
- East Boundary — Brewster Street
- West Boundary — Chemstrand Road
Area 50
- North Boundary — Barrineau Park Road
- South Boundary — Muscogee Road
- East Boundary — River Annex Road
- West Boundary — Highway 29
The following information was released by the Escambia County Mosquito Control Division:
Mosquito control administration and operations teams have directed surveillance activity, identified target mosquito species and determined that today’s justified actions are warranted. Methods used to determine necessary fogging mission activity include dry ice-baited light traps, landing rate counts and receiving focally located service requests from the public.
Fogging mission hours vary by start and conclusion times, but generally adult mosquito pesticides are applied in the early evening hours. We ask residents to keep travel in these areas to a minimum during spray times.
For additional information or to request service, please contact the Mosquito Control Division during normal business hours at 937-2188.
Perdido Man Dies In Flomaton Industrial Accident
September 26, 2012
A Perdido man was killed in an industrial accident this morning in Flomaton.
Authorities said 55-year old Joseph Wayne Odom was crushed by a piece of equipment while working at Advanced Recycling Center in the 27400 block of Highway 31 in Flomaton. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Escambia County (Fla.) EMS.
The Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office said Odom was working on a skid steer loader when hydraulic lines lost pressure causing the bucket to fall, pinning him underneath.
Odom was reportedly a longtime employee of the company.
The accident remains under investigation by the Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Th Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, Flomaton Fire Department and the Flomaton Police Department also responded.
Hundreds Of Students Gather To Pray At The Pole (With Photo Gallery)
September 26, 2012
Hundreds of students gathered to pray at their schools in across the area Wednesday morning during the annual See You at the Pole event.
“The students at Northview come from every type of household, whether it’s high or low income, high or low morals, high or low beliefs in God,” said Northview student Ashton Gibbs. “Even if God used this day to save one person, it’s worth all the trouble and effort to put it together. If students were to just let go and let God on this day, we could see a change in the entire county.”
Students gathered as school began to pray in the non-denominational event. See You at the Pole is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. Students prayed for their school, friends, teachers, government and the nation.
“I think See You at the Pole is a very important and profound day of prayer nationwide. Students gather around their school’s flagpole, hand in hand, and simply worship, pray, and cry out to Jesus whether it be outwardly or inside their heart,” Northview student Alison Bardin said. “What Christians need to realize is that they do not need to just pray on that set day, they need to pray daily, for God is always listening and wanting to help those that cry out to Him.”
“Having that reputation and personal relationship with God is the only thing I feel good about myself at the end of the day, because God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. I’d love to see a change in this school, and it’s only a matter of giving up yourself before God and you’ll see a change. It’s that simple,” Gibbs said.
“Its important to pray for our leaders to allow God to lead them in the right direction,” said Taylor Brook, another Northview student. “Also, its an important time to pray for students who are uprising leaders in this community.”
Pictured: See You at the Pole gatherings this morning at Ernest Ward Middle School (top), Northview High School (inset), and West Florida High (below). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Students Won’t Make Up Missed Isaac Days
September 26, 2012
Escambia County students will not be required to make up three days missed in August due to Hurricane Isaac.
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said Tuesday it would not be necessary to make up the days since the August 27-29 closure dates were so early in the school year. However, Thomas said any additional closure dates that might occur during the first semester would require make up days.