It’s Jim Allen Elementary Spirit Night At Chick-fil-A
February 9, 2012
Community members will have the opportunity to enjoy a meal out tonight and help Jim Allen Elementary School at the same time.
It’s Jim Allen Chick-fil-A Spirit Night from 5-8 p.m. at the restaurant on Nine Mile Road (near Target) in Pensacola. Jim Allen Elementary will receive a percentage of sales during the evening.
Principal Rachel Watts and Curriculum Coordinator Maury Cowart will be making milkshakes during the event.
Escambia Fire Rescue, Century Correctional Ink Aid Agreement
February 9, 2012
Escambia Fire Rescue and the Florida Department of Corrections have entered into an agreement to maintain support during an actual or anticipated emergency at Century Correctional Institution.
The Memorandum of Agreement — similar to a mutual aid agreement — provides that Escambia Fire Rescue will respond to Century CI for fire suppression and investigation, rescue of inmates or other persons that may have become trapped and will provide fire prevention and safety education. Escambia Fire Rescue will also serve as the point of contact for Century CI to request ambulance and emergency medical services.
The five year agreement also provides for Escambia Fire Rescue key personnel to tour the facility and participate in joint exercises.
Pictured: Escambia Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a covered picnic area at Century Correctional Institution in May 2010. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Saturday Double Dedications: Health And Hope Clinic, Lloyd Barrow Field
February 9, 2012
Church Street in Century will be busy Saturday morning with two dedications planned — Lloyd Barrow Field and the Century Health and Hope Clinic.
The Town of Century will dedicate Lloyd Barrow Field next to the First Baptist Church of Century at 9 a.m. The little league field is being renamed in honor of Lloyd Barrow, a longtime Century little league coach (1958-1973). Barrow was instrumental in the construction of the park in October 2000.
The Pensacola Bay Baptist Association will dedicate their Century Health and Hope Clinic at the corner of Church and Mayo streets at 10 a.m. The clinic is available to provide health care for the uninsured in North Escambia at no cost as an outreach ministry of PBBA.
Both events are open to the public.
Pictured: The soon-t0-be named Lloyd Barrow Field (top) and the Century Health and Hope Clinic (below) on Church Street in Century. Both will be dedicated Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FEMA Recognizes Escambia County
February 9, 2012
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) presented Escambia County with a plaque in recognition of the County’s participation and success in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS). The recognition was a result of the County’s commitment and efforts to reduce loss of lives and property damage caused by flooding, restore environmental functions of floodplains, and hold development standards that exceed minimum requirements.
The County’s current rating is a class 6 and depending on current flood insurance, a citizen could be eligible for up to a 20 percent discount.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies issued on or after May 1, 2011, in special flood hazard areas qualify for a 20 percent premium discount. Standard rated flood insurance policies in zones B, C, X, D, AR and A99 are limited to a 10 percent CRS discount. Preferred risk policies in zones B, C and X are not eligible for a discount.
Homeowners should contact their insurance provider to find out what zone they live in and if they qualify for the discount. Premium reductions are subject to change.
The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency uses the CRS as part of the NFIP to evaluate floodplain management activities designed to minimize flood risk and provide public education. Escambia County is evaluated every five years.
Residents Report Shake, Rattle Wednesday Afternoon
February 8, 2012
Residents across part of Escambia County reported a strong shaking just before 2:00 Wednesday afternoon, and the event was recorded on seismic equipment at Pensacola State College.
A seismograph located at PSC record a strong “spike” at 1:52 p.m. The spike was not like that seen in an earthquake, officials said, but more like would be seen from a sonic boom or some sort of an explosion. Emergency officials did not receive an reports of an explosion in the county.
Most of the reports of shaking came from the southern two-thirds of the county — from the coast to just north of Cantonment.
There was a similar report of shaking or an explosion felt across North Escambia and into south Alabama on January 14. There was never any official explanation of the event.
Woman Charged After Deputies Find Rolling Meth Lab In Century
February 8, 2012
[EXCLUSIVE] A Brewton woman was jailed after deputies discovered a rolling meth lab during a traffic stop in Century Tuesday night.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered the “one pot” methamphetamine lab in a Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck following a traffic stop in the 100 block of Henry Street in Century about 10:35 p.m.
For a photo gallery from the scene, click here.
The driver of the vehicle, 37-year old Marilyn Natasha Satterwhite, was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, manufacture or deliver, and driving without a license. She was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $45,500.
Satterwhite told deputies that she did not know how the meth lab ended up in her truck. She said she had just picked up two passengers just prior to the traffic stop.
Deputies determined the two adult male passengers were not involved. They were released at the scene.
In addition to the active meth lab in the bed of the truck, deputies found various ingredients commonly used in the meth making process. They also discovered a Mason jar with a black liquid that could not immediately be positively identified.
A hazardous materials team from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Rapid Response unit responded to the scene and worked into the early morning hours Wednesday to neutralize the meth labs and associated chemicals.
For a photo gallery from the scene, click here.
Pictured top: A suspected “one pot” meth lab bursts into flames as it is being neutralized by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Rapid Response team early Wednesday morning on Henry Street in Century. Pictured inset: The suspected “one pot” meth lab. Pictured below: Deputies in full hazmat gear work to neutralize the meth lab. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
National Junior Honor Society At Ernest Ward Middle Inducts New Members
February 8, 2012
About two dozen students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Tuesday night at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
Students must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA for honor society membership.
For a photo gallery from the induction ceremony, click here.
New seventh grade National Junior Honor Society members at Ernest Ward are: Dustin Bethea, Alyssa Borelli, Amy Branch, Dillon Clary, Hunter Cofield, Peighton Dortch, Denise Floyd, Kristen Johnson, Adrian King, Kayleigh Linam, Quentin Sampson, Ian Schneider, Mitchell Singleton, Brianna Smith, Cody Smith, Jessica Stacey, Jada Tucker, Chelsea Waters, Alston Wiggins, Hadley Woodfin, Elizabeth Wright.
New eighth grade members inducted Tuesday night were: Leah Fischer and Joshua Thomas.
Other eight grade members of the National Junior Honor Society Members at Ernest Ward are: Kaitlyn Abbott, Jadlyn Agerton, Tristan Barrett, Katelyn Born, Haley Brown, Chris Brown, Hunter Connell, Jacob Dunsford, Amber Freeman, Nathan Galvan, Hanna Ging, Gavin Grant, Dariane Guy, Jordan Helmken, Abbie Johnson, Kendral Langford, Trevor Levins, Thomas Moore, Brianna Parker, Liberty Peebles, Ben Preston, Bethany Reynolds, Savanna Roux, Jordan Taylor, David Thorpe, Harmoni Till, Bradley Van Pelt, Brittney Ward, Haylee Weaver, Madison Weber, and Courtney Weekley.
NJHS officers are: Savanna Roux, president; Trevor Levins, vice president; Bradley Van Pelt, secretary; Ben Preston, treasurer; Bethany Reynolds, reporter; Hunter Connell, parliamentarian; and Thomas Moore, historian.
Pictured: About two dozen students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Thursday night at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
10 Mile Road Closed At Highway 29
February 8, 2012
Roadwork has closed 10 Mile Road at Highway 29 through next week.
10 Mile Road west of Highway 29 is closed to Cove Avenue while crews from Roads, Inc. of Cantonment work on a railroad crossing. Work is expected to be complete by February 17.
A detour is in place via 9½ Mile Road and Cove Avenue.
Pictured: 10 Mile Road is closed at Highway 29 until the end of next week. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Cool Nights Ahead
February 8, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Program Allows Jailed Moms To Read To Their Kids
February 8, 2012
Women who volunteer to participate in the WRAP Program (Women’s Reentry Assistance Program) at the Escambia County Jail can now read books to their children during their jail visits.
The Women’s Reentry Assistance Program (WRAP) was developed and implemented in the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention Facility in January 2011. The program is eight weeks in duration and targets those women who are serving county jail sentences. The program offers counseling and case management to participants prior to release.
The idea of reading books came about when one young mother asked what she could do during the hour-long visits she had with her 2 year old son. Children are able to see their parents through a glass window, but cannot touch or play with their children during visits. She said that he would get impatient and attempt to run around the visitation area, which is not permitted. This question was brought up in the parenting class offered by Community Drug and Alcohol Council, which is one of the many classes offered in WRAP.
Books used in the lending library were generously donated by The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. Parents are required to complete a “book report” after each visit recording which books they borrowed and what the experience was like both for them and their child.
One mom is now reading books on every visit and said, “My child loves for me to read her books at home, so she was really excited for me to be able to do it from in here. It made me feel better as a mother to still be able to do something she enjoyed during this time.”
The benefits of reading to children are great, increasing the parent-child bond as well as increasing reading-readiness skills. If parents can make a positive connection with their child while in jail, then that will hopefully help them continue that relationship when they are released and are back with their families, according to organizers.