Northview Boys Beat Baker, Girls Fall To Escambia
January 23, 2013
The Northview Chiefs boys beat Baker Tuesday, while the girls lost to Escambia High.
Northview 66, Baker 44 (Boys)
The Northview Chiefs defeated Baker 66-44 Tuesday night. Neino Robinson had 19 for the Chiefs, while Cameron Newsome added 18. A junior varsity boys game scheduled for Tuesday was canceled.
The Northview varsity and junior varsity boys will be on the road next Tuesday afternoon against WS Neal.
Escambia 38, Northview 35 (Girls)
Escambia 27, Northview 16 (JV Girls)
In girls action, the Northview Lady Chiefs varsity lost to the Escambia Lady Gators 28-35. Shaquanna Jones scored 13 for the Lady Chiefs, and Elayzha Bates also had 13. The junior varsity Lady Chiefs lost to the Lady Gators 17-16.
The Lady Chiefs varsity and junior varsity teams will travel to Paxton on Thursday.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Bill Would Keep Current Bright Futures Test Threshold
January 23, 2013
Applicants for Florida Bright Future Scholarships would not have to meet higher testing standards scheduled to kick in next school year under a measure filed Tuesday that would maintain the testing threshold at existing levels.
The bill, HB 387, would maintain current law that requires students to score at least a 22 on the ACT or 1070 on the SAT to qualify for the scholarship. The scores represent the 51st percentile on each test. Those standards are scheduled to increase beginning in the 2013-14 academic year to 26 on the ACT and 1170 on the SAT, scores that represent the 75th percentile.
The bill was filed by Rep. Ricardo Rangel, D-Kissimmee.
Friendship Learning Lodge Kids Learn Fire Safety
January 23, 2013
Lt. Chris White, the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department and Flomaton Fire Rescue recently visited Friendship Learning Lodge to help teach them about fire safety. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Health Advisory Issued Due To Ensley Landfill Fire
January 22, 2013
A health advisory has been issued due to a landfill fire that is continuing to burn in the Ensley area.
The Cove Landfill, located directly behind Pine Meadow Elementary School, has been burning since Friday, often producing large amounts of smoke. The fire is burning underground, where natural debris such as tree limbs, stumps and other natural material spontaneously combusted. Officials say there is no construction debris in the material.
Children at Pine Meadow Elementary were relocated from portable classrooms into the main building on Tuesday as a precaution. Air conditioners and fans were used to keep air circulating for students.
Escambia County was working Tuesday afternoon to dump large amounts of dirt on the fire in an effort to smother and extinguish it.
HEALTH ADVISORY
“Smoke is a respiratory irritant that can cause scratchy throat or irritated eyes and nose. Smoke can also worsen conditions such as asthma and other chronic respiratory or lung conditions. Dust generated from fire response activity may also worsen these conditions,” the Escambia County Health Department said in a health advisory release.
The health department offered the following tips:
- Pay attention to local air quality reports, news coverage, or health warnings related to smoke.
- Use common sense when outside conditions are smoky. Avoid outdoor activities, particularly for children and persons with severe or chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic lung disease.
- While inside, residents should close windows and run their heating or cooling system, if possible. Keep the fresh air intake closed, and change or clean the system’s filter as needed to prevent bringing additional smoke inside.
- Help keep particle levels lower inside. When smoke levels are high, try to avoid using anything that burns, such as wood fireplaces, gas logs, gas stoves and even candles. Do not vacuum, which stirs up particles already inside your home. Also do not smoke tobacco.
- Follow your doctor’s advice about taking medicines and following your asthma management plan if you have asthma or other lung disease. Call your doctor if your symptoms worsen.
- For medical emergencies, call 911 or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
Pictured: Smoke billows from the Cove Landfill behind Pine Meadow Elementary School Tuesday. Photos by WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Correctional Prisoner Stabbed
January 22, 2013
A prisoner at Century Correctional Institution was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital after being stabbed at least twice in the head this morning.
The prisoner, reported to be about 58-years old, was transported by LifeFlight from the prison on Tedder Road to Baptist Hospital in serious condition.
The prisoner’s name and information about the circumstances surrounding the 7:40 a.m. stabbing have not been released.
Volunteers Paint Community Center For National Day Of Service
January 22, 2013
A small army of volunteers organized by Americorps worked Monday — the National Day of Service — to paint the Carver Community Center.
Completely funded by donations, the non-profit Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue provides a safe place for children to go after school and during the summer as the center provides meals for 150 to 200 children daily. The center also offers tutoring services for children year round.
“They do good things here for the children,” said volunteer Rico Simmons from Pensacola State College’s Student Government Association. “I’m glad to see the turnout today, Martin Luther King Day. It’s a good thing for the future of the kids.”
Nearly 100 volunteers painted inside the community center, a much needed facelift covering flaking and peeling paint in hallways and classrooms.
“Having a clean environment will make learning easier,” said volunteer Alexis Lugo, SGA member at PSC.
“The kids feel safe here,” Randy Fleming of the Florida Department of Children and Families said. “It’s a place they are going to come to.”
“They serve a lot of kids,” Phylis Gonzelez, ACES program coordinator said. “It was a good project for us.”
In addition to a fresh new look inside, the Carver Community Center is set to receive 20 refurbished computers from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, and an individual has volunteered to cover the cost of the center’s internet service for one year.
Groups taking part in Monday’s work at the Carver Community Center included the Pensacola State College SGA, Northwest Florida College, Americorps Coalition of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, the Ministry Village from Olive Baptist Church, Chain Reaction and Habitat for Humanity.
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Pictured top: A volunteer paints a window Monday morning at the Carver Community Center in Century. Pictured inset and below: Two of the nearly 100 volunteers that took part in the National Day of Service project. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Century Celebrates Legacy Of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 22, 2013
Dozens turned out in Century Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Century-Flomaton Improvement Association held their annual motorcade, ending with a program and celebration at the Ag Building. Songs, essays and speeches honored King’s memory, looked forward to the future and honored local community leaders that have passed away. Guest speak Lorenzo Jones addressed the group before a community lunch.
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Pictured top: Members of the Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church Youth Choir perform Monday morning during a MLK Day celebration in Century. Pictured inset: Audience members enjoy the choir performance. Pictured below: A panoramic picture of the event (click it to enlarge and view properly). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo: Ring Around The Moon
January 22, 2013
High, thin cirrus clouds led to a halo around the moon Monday night, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Cold Night, Sunny Wednesday
January 22, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Photos: Atmore MLK Day Parade
January 22, 2013
In Atmore, the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade rolled through town to a memorial program and lunch at Escambia County High School on Monday.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: An entry in Atmore’s 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day parde Monday. Pictured inset: The parade honored King’s memory. Pictured below: A float in the parade. Pictured bottom: The Northview High School NJROTC participated in the event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
